Can someone with a disabled tag park in a reserved spot?

2018-02-13T00:51:57-05:00

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Feb 13 at 2018 2:43 AM

2018-02-13T02:43:26-05:00

If you're referring to say parking in the CGs space, pretty sure no. Parking is designated for specific reasons. Handicap is provided per the ADA. Parking for rank is a matter of whatever directives or policies out there. The two are completely different. In reality, with the vehicle stickers going away, there's much more of an honor system aspect for the rank parking spots. I got shook down parking in an O-6 spot because I didn't "look" like an O-6. Go figure. That said, a handicap spot is rankless. I have seen reserve handicap spots established for specific individuals (employees) so general handicap spots are not log jammed all the time. Apples vs. oranges comparison here. I see handicapped senior types park in the rank designated spots vs. handicap because they are close enough without taking up an E-4's disabled Vets ADA spot.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2018 9:22 AM

2018-02-13T09:22:55-05:00

That is a mater of state law and each state is different. If I remember right in Florida a DV tag is considered handicapped. In Alabama it is not handicapped. Check with your State.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Feb 13 at 2018 12:46 PM

2018-02-13T12:46:46-05:00

depends on the local ordinances. i've found that a Disabled Placard or Tag allows your to park just about anywhere. but it depends on the place, the cop with the ticket book, the day...

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Feb 13 at 2018 1:17 PM

2018-02-13T13:17:06-05:00

The only reserved spot for handicapped parking is one designated for Handicapped parking. Either a plate for disabled or handicapped must be on the vehicle or a handicapped parking permit. The disabled or handicapped person must physically be in the vehicle for parking there, the permit is for the person not a blanket pass for anyone that drives that vehicle. Handicapped spaces are placed near the entrance of building for a reason but other reserved space are NOT open for anyone but those that are stated on the sign or other posting. This rule would apply on any Military installation as well as in civilian areas. I base My opinion on over 40 years of combined Military Police as well as civilian Police experience IAW both Federal and State regulations or laws.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2018 1:29 PM

2018-02-13T13:29:46-05:00

Not only does the person for whom the sticker is issued have to be in the vehicle, but, they have to either enter or exit the vehicle to be a valid use of the handicapped space.