Finding trusted resources for your disability parking permit may seem unattainable, but you only need to review a few rules to find if you are eligible. You should check with the ADA guides for additional help and you will also need to check with your state for enacted policies that coincide with the ADA guidelines.

Across the nation, disabled persons were given rights to park accessibly due to having severe disabilities and conditions. You will need to find out how, when, and where to apply then determine what all you need to do when you live in Wyoming. State and local laws vary so be sure that you examine your correct state.

Who Do You Need to Contact to Begin Your Application?

Wyoming serves thousands of handicap individuals each year and uses the Department of Transportation to uphold the rules for disability parking placards. You are sure to find a location near you:

  • Washakie County
  • Platte County
  • Goshen County
  • Hot Springs County
  • Lincoln County
  • Crook County
  • Sheridan County
  • Sweetwater County
  • Freemont County
  • Carbon County
  • Sublette County
  • Weston County
  • Niobrara County
  • Big Horn County
  • Albany County
  • Teton County
  • Campbell County
  • Converse County
  • Uinta County
  • Park County
  • Laramie County
  • Natrona County
  • Johnson County

How Do You Qualify for Disabled Parking Placards?

There are several options available to you when you are ready to apply. The most important part of the application will be having your health care provider confirm your disability and verify the amount of time you will need for your parking placards. You will be categorized as temporarily or permanently disabled. You must be diagnosed with one of ailments listed below:

  • Unable to walk without help from someone, a cane, brace, crutch or wheelchair
  • Unable to walk without rest for 200 feet
  • Chronic lung disease that restrains your breaths
  • Usage of a portable oxygen tank
  • Cardiac condition classified by the American Heart Association (Class III or Class IV)
  • Vision and/or hearing loss

If you are a disabled veteran, you will be eligible to apply for a disabled veterans license plate. You will need a letter from the Veteran’s Administration in Wyoming to confirm that you are 50% disabled from your service.

How Do You Receive a Temporary or Permanent Placement?

Your health care provider is the only authorized person that can confirm your disability. It is repeated so that you know how important this is to be able to apply. You will be assessed a temporary or permanent disability parking placard according to your medical verification.

Temporary parking placards are usable for up to six months, not exceeding the six-month period without a new application and verification from your health care provider. Permanent parking placards are available to use for up to ten years, depending upon your medical certification, but no less than one year. You will be mailed a renewal notice and you have 30 days to renew before expiration of your current parking placards.

How to Send Your Application to the Department of Transportation

After collecting all of your identifying information and getting a medical recommendation from your health care provider, be sure signatures are valid and send your application. You may do so by mailing your completed forms, visiting a Driver Service office, or through email.

Wyoming Department of Transportation

Driver Services

5300 Bishop Boulevard

Cheyenne, WY 82009

If you need special accommodations, the DOT suggests that you contact their department by phone or visit the office in person. You will need to present your state ID or Driver’s License, and your Social Security card for identification purposes. Organizations and facilities are permitted to obtain disabled license plates to transport those of you that require a third-party service.

Who Can Use Your Disability Parking Placards?

Wyoming DOT offers facilities to transport disabled persons, after satisfying an application for Agencies Transporting the Handicapped. If you use a ride-share program, you may use your parking placards as long as you are present and seen exiting the vehicle. Although, the state would rather the driver park in a regular space, drop you off to your destination and reserve the accessible spots for disabled people parking with their vehicles.

Other than the specified and authorized third parties, you are the only one allowed to use your parking placards. You may not transfer the parking placards, lend to a friend or family member, or sell your disability parking placards. If you are caught abusing your privilege as a placard holder, you will be punished.

What Happens When Your Parking Placards are Abused?

According to state and local laws, you are subject to fines and suspension of your parking placards. Restrictions include suspension of your parking placards from 60 days to six months and fines ranging from $50 to $250. Fines and suspension of your disability parking placards depend on how many times the abuse has happened. Additionally, you could face fines if you were required to return your parking placards and didn’t.

  • Replacing Parking Placards

You are urged to call your Department of Transportation in the event that your parking placard was lost, stolen or damaged. For assistance, check to see if you are eligible for replacement by calling (307) 777-4893

Where Can You Apply for Accessible Parking Spaces?

If your home is on a street that requires you to park on the street, you may petition your Mayor’s office. You will need to apply for a handicap residential space and only you will be allowed to park in the space. A parking officer will issue signage and if anyone else, even if someone has a parking placard, it is your spot.

You may use your handicap parking placards and plates in all 50 states and some countries, since the universal symbol is displayed on your placards. You must hang your placard in your rearview mirror visible to anyone who can see inside of your vehicle.

What You Need to Do Afterwards

Remember to always remain lawful and research your rights. Call or visit in person if you need help and use this guide to aide you as you apply and receive your disability parking permits.