What do blue parking lines mean?

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Blue–Parking is permitted only for a disabled person or driver of a disabled person who displays a placard or special license plate for disabled persons or disabled veterans. A crosshatched (diagonal lines) area adjacent to a designated disabled parking. space is a no parking area.

What happens if you park in a handicap parking space?

This means that if a family member or friend of a disabled person uses the placard/license plate vehicle and parks in a handicap parking space without the handicapped person present, it is a violation of the vehicle code. A violation of this law is a misdemeanor and will cause the immediate revocation of the handicap placard/license plates.

Are there handicap parking spaces in Los Angeles?

Above, a disabled parking sign is seen in Woodland Hills on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) This week’s article addresses some of the misconceptions when it comes to handicap parking spaces, placards and license plates.

Is it a misdemeanor to park without a handicap placard?

Handicap placards/license plates are nontransferable, and it is a misdemeanor if used by another person or without the person to whom it was issued. Those without handicap placards/license plates are not allowed to park in handicap spaces, the blue striped crosshatch area of the handicap spaces, or block access to these spaces.

Who are the beneficiaries of disabled parking spaces?

Such a beneficiary shall be a resident or employee of the multiple dwelling. It shall be the responsibility of the Parking Facility Operator to inform the non-disabled user of the parking space that a request for the parking space has been tendered.

What is the law on handicap parking spaces?

The American with Disabilities Act, a federal law, provides the minimum standards for handicapped parking spaces. The American with Disabilities Act, a federal law, requires a minimum of one van accessible parking space in every parking lot.

Who can park in handicap spaces?

Each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles or similar agency issues handicap permits to people who either have mobility impairments or have other health complications that prevent them from walking significant distances. These permits allow a car to park in dedicated handicap parking spots near the entrance.

What are the requirements for a handicap parking spot?

Standard accessible parking spaces are either 60 inches or 96 inches wide. One handicap van spot with a minimum of 96-inch-wide access is required for all parking lots with fewer than 400 spaces.

How do you get a handicap parking sign?

How to Apply for a Handicap Parking Permit Get a handicapped parking application from the DMV office or online. Complete and sign the form. Submit the application by mail or in person.