To park in a disabled parking space in Vermont,
you’ll need to display a disabled parking placard or plates with the International Symbol of Access (ISA). Getting around with a disability can be challenging, and parking with a disability comes with additional difficulties. This is why states issue license plates and placards that temporarily or permanently allow disabled drivers to park in accessible spaces. Each state’s rules and regulations vary, so it’s good to know how your state operates.
About 14.4% of Vermont residents have a disability—if you’re one of them, you may qualify for a parking placard. Keep reading for a comprehensive guide on Vermont’s disabled plates and placards.
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You’ll need one of the following passes to park in a disabled space in Vermont:
A temporary disabled parking placard (valid for up to 6 months)
A permanent disabled parking placard (valid for 4 years)
A disability license plate (reserved for drivers with permanent disabilities)
You have likely seen the International Symbol of Access (ISA) printed on these passes before—a blue-and-white stick figure in a wheelchair. That doesn’t mean, however, that you need to be in a wheelchair to qualify for a disability placard in Vermont. See below for a list of conditions that typically grant disability parking permissions in the Green Mountain State.
Who’s eligible for a disabled parking placard?
You must meet the definition of a disability in Vermont to qualify for a disabled parking placard. This means you must be either blind or have an ambulatory disability.
To be eligible, you must have an impairment that prevents or impedes walking, including:
Inability to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest
Inability to walk without an assistive device (such as a cane, crutch, prosthetic device, brace, wheelchair, or another person)
Lung disease that limits respiratory capacity
A cardiac, neurological, arthritic, or orthopedic condition that severely limits the ability to walk
Blind, or visual acuity does not exceed 20/200 with corrective lenses, or limited field of vision where the widest diameter subtends at an angle of no more than 20 degrees
Maybe you recently had surgery or broke a bone that’s expected to take a while to heal. These instances are considered temporary disabilities that can affect your ability to walk, and you likely qualify for a disabled parking placard during your recovery. The validation period of the temporary placard will be established by the recommendation of a medical professional.
Permanent disability, however, is determined based on how difficult it is to walk more than 200 feet. For example, if you have a chronic condition that makes walking this distance difficult or dangerous, such as emphysema or a history of stroke, you’re eligible to apply for a permanent disabled parking placard.
Rather than a parking placard, you could instead apply for a disabled parking license plate. This option works well if you only use one vehicle—but if you plan to drive or ride in different cars, the permanent placard is usually the better option.
Key Takeaway To be eligible for a parking placard in Vermont, you’ll need a documented medical condition that prevents or impedes your ability to walk, either temporarily or permanently.
How to apply
You’ll have to fill out a disabled parking placard or license plate application and submit it by mail or in person at a local DMV office. The process will include the following steps for each type of parking permit:
If you are applying for a permanent disabled parking permit, the medical evaluation report (VS-113) must be completed by a licensed physician.
There is no fee for disability parking placards. But if you apply for disability license plates, you will need to pay the standard vehicle registration fees
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Temporary disability placards cannot be renewed. You’ll have to reapply if you still need a placard after six months. Permanent placards may be renewed after four years by filling out an application, but you do not need a new medical certification statement under certain conditions. Disability plates can be renewed every 3rd registration renewal.
To renew a permanent disability placard, you’ll need to submit:
To renew disability license plates, you’ll need to renew your registration and submit a new Universal Medical Evaluation/Progress Report Form
(VS-113) on the 3rd vehicle registration renewal term. The medical form is waived, however, if the original report states that your disability is not reversible. Guidelines for veterans with disabilities
Veterans with disabilities follow a slightly different process. Veterans must submit the medical evaluation report (VS-113) unless one has been filed within the last four years. Additionally, they’ll need to submit a Vermont Certificate of Veteran Status Form
(VG-168), which must be certified by the Vermont Office of Veterans’ Affairs. Mail the forms and a copy of your DD-214 (which includes “character of service”) to:
Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
Montpelier, VT 05620-4401
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