Waives metered parking fees for vehicles displaying a handicapped permit or with handicapped plates.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to waive metered parking fees for vehicles displaying a handicapped permit or with handicapped plates. The waiver applies to severely disabled persons who meet specific criteria, such as limited fine motor control or inability to reach a parking meter. The waiver permit is recognized statewide and is the only valid permit for this purpose, except in cities with a population of one million or more. The permit is non-transferable and can be forfeited if used by anyone other than the issued person. Misuse of the permit can result in a civil penalty.

Waives metered parking fees for vehicles displaying a handicapped permit or with handicapped plates.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to waive metered parking fees for vehicles displaying a handicapped permit or with handicapped plates. The waiver applies to severely disabled persons who meet specific criteria, such as limited fine motor control or inability to reach a parking meter. The waiver permit is recognized statewide and is the only valid permit for this purpose, except in cities with a population of one million or more. The permit is non-transferable and can be forfeited if used by anyone other than the issued person. Misuse of the permit can result in a civil penalty.