Finding everything your state offers for disabled parking and disabled parking permits can be time-consuming and difficult. There’s a vast amount of information for disabled parking and not all of it may be correct for your state.

Each state has different rules, regulations, and offerings for those who need disabled parking permits. Even some cities have their ordinances that may dictate what you can and cannot do.

Because of this, finding the exact information you need can be such a time-consuming task. This guide is meant to explain all of the best offerings Wisconsin provides for those who need disabled parking permits.

Let’s start with a common question many people have.

What Type Of Permits Are Available?

           Temporary Disabled Parking Identification Card

           These disabled parking permits are ideal for those who have a temporary injury or reversible disability. They’re valid for six months and you do have the ability to extend it for another six months if you’re still in need of the designated parking spaces. However, you’ll have to complete and submit a new application. You can apply for one by completing and submitting Form MV2548. The form can be found online.

           These identification cards are placards that must be hung from your rearview mirror on the front windshield at all times when using a designated parking space. You must also remember to remove the placard while the vehicle is in motion. If you fail to do so, it may be seen as an obstruction to the driver’s vision and could result in a fine from law enforcement.

           The state of Wisconsin also advises those with these permits to keep a copy of their application when submitting it to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The copy should be placed on your person or somewhere in the vehicle so you can present it to a traffic officer in case they request it.

 

           Permanent Disabled Parking Identification Card

           These disabled parking permits are meant for those who have a long-term injury or an irreversible disability. These are valid for four years. You can apply for one by filling out Form MV2933. The form can be found online.

 Before they expire, you’ll have to renew them by submitting another application. However, you will not need to recertify your disability through a medical professional.

           These are also placards that must be hung from your rearview mirror on the front windshield at all times when using a designated parking space.

 

           These permits are also recommended to be kept on you or in your vehicle at all times in case a law enforcement officer requests to see the documents.

           Disabled Parking License

           The disabled parking license is reserved only for those with a permanent disability. Once you have them, they’ll replace your original license plate on your vehicle. They’re valid for one year. However, they’ll automatically renew each year when you register your vehicle.

           If you’d like to apply for this type of permit you must complete and submit Form MV2162. This form can be found online.

           The parking licenses also require a fee for them when you apply and when you are due to renew your vehicle registration.

You must include the fee unless:

  • Your car does not have a license plate
  • Your registration will expire in the next three months

           Disabled Veteran License

           These license plates as a permit are similar to the normal ones. Except, these are meant for veterans. The state of Wisconsin allows those who are a veteran with a permanent disability that incurred while in active U.S military service that impairs the ability to walk.

           The disabled veteran must be an owner or lessee of the vehicle or the beneficiary of a trust that owns or leases vehicles

           Those who are a veteran but have a disability that did not receive injuries while on active duty must apply for the normally disabled parking license permits by following the steps above.

Benefits Of Disabled Parking License plates

It’s important to know what exactly your disabled parking license plates provide to you. That way you can use them to the fullest extent. Here is a list of privileges you’ll obtain with a license plate as a permit:

  • You’ll be allowed to park in spaces marked by official traffic signs reserving the space for the vehicles displaying DIS or VET plates or a Disabled parking identification (DIS ID) permit
  • You’ll be exempt from any parking ordinance imposing time limits of one-half hour or more, and you’ll be subject to the laws relating to parking
  • You’ll be allowed to park at a municipally-owned/leased lot without payment in metered spaces when the time limit is one-half hour or more. However, payment may be required for privately-owned parking lots or those with an attendant
  • You’ll be allowed to obtain fuel from a full-service pump at the same price as the fuel from a self-service pump at locations with both types of service if the driver is the person with a disability. The driver of the vehicle must ask for the same price as charged for fuel dispense from a self-service pump. The retailer is not required to provide any other service that is not provided to customers who use a self-service pump
  • You’ll be allowed one permanent disabled parking identification permit
  • You may personalize your disabled parking plates if you’d like. A $15 personalized plate fee is required each year in addition to the regular annual registration fee. It’ll take 4-6 weeks to be delivered, but that’s not much for adding a little bit of you to the license plate.

Conclusion

This guide is meant to be your one-stop-shop to learn all the offerings Wisconsin provides for those who use disabled parking or have a disabled parking permit. Enjoy the benefits of your parking permits and remember to always follow your state and city rules and regulations.