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How long is a handicap placard good for in California?

How long is a handicap placard good for in California?

180 days
Valid for up to 180 days (six months) or until the date noted by your qualifying licensed medical professional on the application (whichever time frame is shorter).

How do I know if my handicap placard is permanent?

Permanent disability placards are for those with a permanent disability. They are usually blue and have an identification number at the top. Beneath the identification number there may be a place that indicates the last two digits of the person’s birth year as well as an expiration date for the placard.

Can California handicap placard be used in other states?

Travelers with a disability placard issued in California may use their parking placard in any other US state. California residents who have a permanent (non-removable) parking placard or license plates and will be traveling to other states in another vehicle can apply for a travel parking placard that is valid for 30 …

Where can I get a disabled parking placard in California?

If you are a driver with a disability, you can apply for a disabled parking placard or license plate from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The placard will allow you to use designated disabled parking places and has several other parking benefits.

How much does it cost to replace a California disability placard?

Fees for replacement placards and plates: Permanent placard: Free. Temporary placard: $6. Disabled person (DP) license plate: $20. Application for a California disability parking placard OR license plate. You can also use this form for temporary disability placard renewal or replacement.

Can a disabled person use a handicapped placard?

A person to whom a disabled person placard has been issued may permit another person to use the placard only while in the presence or reasonable proximity of the disabled person for the purpose of transporting the disabled person.

Is it a crime to misuse a handicap placard in California?

In California, Vehicle Code 4461 VC is the state statute that makes it a crime for a person to “misuse” a handicap parking placard. The misuse of a placard is a wobblette offense.

How much is a disabled person placard in California?

Temporary placard: $6. Disabled person (DP) license plate: Free, but you must pay your vehicle registration fees. Travel placard: Free. Fees for replacement placards and plates: Permanent placard: Free. Temporary placard: $6. Disabled person (DP) license plate: $20. Application for a California disability parking placard OR license plate.

Where can I get a disabled license plate in California?

Disability Plates and Placards in California California Drivers with Disabilities If you are a driver with a disability, you can apply for a disabled parking placard or license plate from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The placard will allow you to use designated disabled parking places and has several other parking benefits.

Can a handicap placard be used in another state?

Are handicap parking permits valid in other states? If a person is issued a disability parking placard in one state, most states say that the placard is valid in all 50 states (e.g., New York).

Where can I get a disabled veteran placard?

In some cases, disabled veterans might also need to display a DP placard to receive parking privileges. Some applications can be submitted at a DMV office near you. Make an appointment so you don’t have to wait in line. Update the address you have on file with DMV to make sure we send your DV License Plates or placard to the right place.