Disability Access Parking Placards

 

Code Section:	32-6-230 & 32-6-231
Administrative Rule:	810-5-1-.225
Primary Tag Type(s):	PI (Temporary)/PB (Permanent)
Secondary Tag Type(s):	N/A
Series Began:	August 2010 (Temporary)/January 2012 (Permanent)

 

Who may obtain the placards?  All residents of Alabama who have a qualifying disability.  Temporary placards are valid for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Permanent placards are valid for a period not to exceed five (5) years.

 

Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to obtaining the placard? Yes.  The applicant for a disability access parking placard must present the “Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges” to the license plate issuing official.

Placards are not vehicle specific. The individual with the qualifying disability  may be issued two (2) placards; provided, if the individual is issued a disability access license plate, only one placard shall be issued.

What registration fees are associated with the placards?  There are no fees associated with placards.

 

Are placards transferable?  If so, to whom?  The placards are not transferable between disabled individuals.

 

How are the placards to be displayed?  Placards are designed to hang from the rearview mirror so that they may easily be inspected by law enforcement, when necessary.  If a vehicle does not have a rearview mirror, the placard must be placed on the dashboard of the vehicle so that it visible and can easily be inspected by law enforcement, when necessary.

 

How often does the placard design change? Temporary placards are redesigned every ten (10) years. Permanent placards are redesigned every five (5) years.

 

Important Note: Federal law specifies the design of the disability access plates and placards, who qualifies, limits the number of placards an individual may be issued, etc.  For additional information, please see 23CFR1235.