If you’ve just moved to Connecticut or have been a resident of the state for a while but have recently sustained a temporary injury, you may need to ability for a handicap parking permit. There are a few steps to keep in mind during the application process, and you’ll also need to know what you can and can’t do with the placard and license plate once you receive them. Since every state has different regulations when it comes to disability permits, you should also how to use your permit when you’re traveling so you can always take advantage of convenient park no matter where you are.
Steps for Applying for a Connecticut Handicap Placard
If you need to apply for a parking permit in Connecticut, you’ll have to fill out a permanent or temporary permit form depending on the nature of your disability. You can obtain the document from the local Connecticut DMV or by reaching out to the DMV Contact Center to have the form mailed to you. Be sure to fill out Part A of the form completely.
If you need a temporary permit, the application fee is $5, which means you can’t submit your application via fax.
Part B of the permit application form has to be filled out and signed by your doctor or physician’s assistant. You can also ask an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or your eye doctor to fill out the form for you. If you’ve been declared partially or legally blind have the document filled out by a Connecticut Board of Services and Education for the Blind member. In lieu of receiving certification, if you are a veteran, the Connecticut DMV will disability certificate from the VA on your behalf. If you’ve served in the Armed Forces and have suffered the loss of a limb or loss of use of a limb, blindness, hemiplegic and paraplegic disabilities or a traumatic brain injury.
If you’re filling out a disability permit on behalf or a minor child or family member, you can receive certification, but remember that the minor you’re applying for has to meet the same eligibility requirements for blindness or disability.
Once you’ve completed the application, you can use one of the following methods to return the form to the Connecticut DMV:
Mail:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Disabled Parking Permit Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
Fax: 860- 263-5556
E-mail: [email protected]
You can also take the application to the nearest DMV office to turn the form in.
Which Disabilities Qualify For a Permit?
Any individual living in Connecticut that has one or more of the following conditions or disability that affect or limit mobility that are either permanent or temporary:
-You have to use portable oxygen on a daily basis
-You’ve been medically declared legally blind
-You’re not able to use or are missing one or both legs
-You’re not able to use or are missing one or both arms
-You’re unable to walk more than 200 feet without having to rest
-You’re suffering from a neuro-muscular condition that limits your ability to move on your own
-You have a Class 3 or 4 cardiac condition that has been classified by the American Heart Association
-You have a nerve-related, arthritic, or bone-related conditions that limit your mobility and/or ability to operate a motor vehicle
-Your mobility is restricted due to lung disease and your forced respiratory volume for one second measures to less than one filter
-Your arterial oxygen tension is lower than 60 mm/hg or room air when you’re at rest
Connecticut Handicap Permits for Motorcycle Riders
If you have a certified disability and qualify for a permanent parking permit, the motorcycle you wish to operate must be registered in your name. You an apply for a single plate for the motorcycle, and the plate will feature the International Symbol of Access.
To get a handicap plate for your motorcycle, fill out form H-13B, which is the vehicle registration application for motorcycles. You’ll also need to submit a permanent permit form, form B-225P, which provides proof of your disability.
Mail your completed application to the following address:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Customized Plates & Copy Records
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
If already possess a up-to-date permanent parking placard, you don’t need to submit additional medical proof to the DMV. However, you do have to fill out section A of the permanent permit form in its entirety.
Don’t Misuse Your Permits or Plates
If you don’t use your permit or plates properly or allow someone else to misuse these items, the DMV could deny renewal of your plates or permit or revoke them. Remember that no one else is allow to use your plates or permits to park in a handicap spot when you’re not in the vehicle. If you’re not driving the automobile or a passenger, the person using your car must park in a non-handicap space.
Using Your Connecticut Permits When Out of State
Connecticut handicap permits and plates are only for use by individuals who are residents of the state. However, Connecticut will honor plates and permits from people who are traveling from out of state, and most other states will also honor permits and placards from Connecticut. If you’ll be traveling to another state soon, check with the law enforcement in that state before getting on the road to avoid receiving any fines or penalties for parking in a handicap space.
Using Your Connecticut Permit The Right Way
Parking spaces that are on the street are designated for individuals with disabilities that have been recognized by Connecticut ordinance or law. Parking off the street for disabled people is required by Connecticut law at any private establishment where there are 201 or more spaces for parking. If you’re not sure where you should park when you arrive at a venue, speak to the authorities of business owner to ensure you’re parking legally.
Any car that has a permit or license plate that displays the International Symbol of Access can use parking spaces that are set aside for people with disabilities. Remember that you have to be in the vehicle any time your permit or placard is utilized.