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Are Handicap Parking Permits Valid In Other States?

Once you’ve got your handicap parking permit in hand, you’ll want to make sure you’re following all of the regulations laid out by your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). As each state can have different requirements for the correct use of your handicap placard, look up your state’s DMV page for pertinent up-to-date information. One big question that handicap placard holders usually have is whether their permits are valid in other states. Read on for the answer! In general, if you’ve obtained a valid handicap parking permit from your state, the placard should be valid in all 50 states. However, there are some states that do require that disabled individuals who are visiting apply for temporary travel placards. For example, in California, out-of-state disabled parking permit holders have to apply for one of these placards, which is then good for 90 days. On the other hand, states like New York and Florida always recognize handicap placards, even if the permit holder...

Beaches & Parking

All city-owned parking lots are metered or have pay stations and take credit cards. All parking is $2.75 per hour, unless noted below. You can pay by using a smartphone and the Parkmobile app, or at the meters or pay stations using cards or cash/coin. SUNSET BEACH PARKING Heron Lot, Bay Shore Drive & 75th Avenue (15 spaces) Sunset Inn, West Gulf Boulevard & 80th Avenue (6 spaces) Tern Lot, West Gulf Boulevard & 77th Avenue (55 spaces) Ring-Billed Gull Lot, West Gulf Blvd. between 82nd and 81st Avenues (43 spaces) Black Skimmer Lot, West Gulf Blvd. between 80th Terrace and 80th Avenue (16 spaces) Brown Pelican Lot, West Gulf Boulevard & 88th Avenue (10 spaces) MID-ISLAND PARKING 99th Avenue end-street (3 spaces) Sandpiper Lot, Gulf Boulevard & 100th Avenue (16 spaces) 101st Avenue East & West end-street (8 spaces) 102nd Avenue East end-street (6 spaces) 103rd Avenue West end-street (10 spaces) DOWNTOWN PARKING Gulf Front Park Lot, 104th Avenue & Gul...

Get yourself a handicapped parking permit

There are numerous benefits to adding lines to an unmarked parking lot. The most obvious is that it lets your visitors and customers know exactly where to park. That means there won’t be cars blocking loading areas, fire routes, and other areas that need to be clear for safety or efficiency. Painting lines in a parking lot also helps designate spaces—whether they be reserved, visitor, or numbered spaces. It’s also helps to create accessible parking, as may be required by law, depending on the lot size. There is also the aesthetic value. Properly painted parking lot lines create a professional-looking, organized space for visitors. A professional parking lot pavement line-painting company will reflect well on your business and help you create a parking lot that is safer for drivers and pedestrians. An experienced parking lot pavement line-painting company in Mississauga will be able to provide a customized layout to maximize your space. Always check to see if your pavement...

The 7 Most Common Handicapped Parking Violators

Everywhere around the country there are people illegally parking in handicapped spots. It happens all of the time. And when you become a wheelchair-user after a spinal cord injury, you begin to notice how bad the problem is. The best thing we can do as wheelchair-users who need these spaces is to educate the public whenever possible. This is why you should share this link from the blog Spin the Globe: The purpose of stripes next to the handicap parking. This video explains what the stripes next to these spots are for. The average Joe or Jane doesn't understand the importance of this area. It doesn't matter if you are in California, NYC or in the middle of the country, you tend to see the same types of handicapped parking violators. Remember, it is never a good idea to commit vandalism to a car even if they are illegally parked. Instead, call the police. Always call if you see a handicap parking violator. Just know, the cops may arrive too late, or not at all in some cases. We d...