Disabled Parking Permit  

For information about obtaining a disabled parking permit, click here.  (PDF 164K/2 pages)

Do's and Don'ts of Disabled Parking

DO'S… Correct use of a Disabled parking permit:

1.        Hang permit on rear-view mirror so expiration date can be seen
2.        Have permit registration with you at all times.
3.        Make sure permit is not expired.
4.        Park properly in disabled space.
5.        Remove permit before driving.
6.        Get permit replaced immediately if you lose it.
7.        Return permit to DMV if person permitted has passed away.
8.        Always use YOUR OWN PERMIT ONLY.
9.        Be courteous to police or parking officer.

DON'TS …Incorrect use/abuse of a disabled parking permit:

1.        Don't use someone else's permit, (including relatives).
2.        Don't park in Access Aisle (striped area). Fine for parking in Access Aisle is $250, even with a permit.
3.        Don't drive with permit on rear-view mirror.
4.        Don't use expired permit.
5.        Don't put permit on dash with expiration date covered up.
6.     Don't let anyone else use your permit, including close family members and relatives.
(Permits are registered one permit per name. Permit registered to person, not vehicle.)

The Disabled Services Division Parking Enforcement Team
In August 1990, the Disabled Services Division of the City of Jacksonville, in coordination with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and Public Parking Division, organized and held classes for the first Handicap Parking Enforcement Team.   The Handicap Parking Enforcement Team is comprised of people with and without disabilities who are trained and volunteer their time to monitor and enforce the law by writing citations to persons illegally parked in designated Handicap Parking Spaces.  

The fine in Jacksonville, Duval County is $250.00. Of the fines that are collected, 70 percent goes into the Handicap Parking Trust account to be utilized to better serve persons with disabilities in our community. Florida Statutes outline appropriate uses as follows:     

1. The improvement of accessibility for qualified disabled persons.  
2. The improvement of equal opportunity for qualified physically disabled persons.
3. Public awareness programs concerning physically disabled persons.   

 Click here to download application.
ParkingPosseApplication08.pdf

Your application will be kept on file and you will be notified  when the next class will be held.   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call (904) 630-4940.