Parking privileges for persons with disabilities.

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  • (1) As used in this section:
    • (a) "Accessible parking space" means a parking space that is clearly identified as reserved for use by a person with a disability and includes:
      • (i) vertical signage, including the international symbol of accessibility, that is visible from a passing vehicle; and
      • (ii) a clearly marked access aisle, if provided, that is adjacent to and considered part of the parking space.
    • (b) "Temporary wheelchair user placard" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-420.
    • (c) "Van accessible parking space" means an accessible parking space that is marked for use by a qualifying person with a walking disability who has a temporary wheelchair user placard or a wheelchair user placard and includes:
      • (i) vertical signage with the international symbol of accessibility and the words "van accessible" that is visible from a passing vehicle; and
      • (ii) a clearly marked access aisle that is adjacent to and considered part of the parking space.
    • (d) "Walking disability" means a physical disability that requires the use of a walking-assistive device or wheelchair or similar low-powered motorized or mechanically propelled vehicle that is specifically designed to assist a person who has a limited or impaired ability to walk.
    • (e) "Wheelchair user placard" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-420.
  • (2) Except in parking areas designated for emergency use, a person with a disability, qualifying under rules made in accordance with Section 41-1a-420, may park an appropriately marked vehicle for reasonable periods without charge in metered parking zones and restricted parking areas, in a manner that allows proper access to the vehicle by the person with a disability.
  • (3)
    • (a) Only those vehicles carrying a person with a disability special group license plate, temporary removable windshield placard, or removable windshield placard and transporting a qualifying person with a disability may park in an accessible parking space.
    • (b) A violation of Subsection (3)(a) is a class C misdemeanor.
    • (c) A person described in Subsection (3)(a) is encouraged to avoid parking in a van accessible parking space unless:
      • (i) the person has a walking disability and has a temporary wheelchair user placard;
      • (ii) the person has a wheelchair user placard; or
      • (iii) all other accessible parking spaces that are not van accessible parking spaces are occupied.
  • (4) This section applies to and may be enforced on public property and on private property that is used or intended for use by the public.
  • (5) The parking privileges granted by this section also apply to vehicles displaying a person with a disability special group license plate, temporary removable windshield placard, or removable windshield placard issued by another jurisdiction if displayed on a vehicle being used by a person with a disability.




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