To comply with Louisiana
handicap placard regulations, drivers must display their placard—permanent or temporary—from their rearview mirror or on the dashboard. The placard must only be used in a vehicle where the assigned person is present. 
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In Louisiana, you can only legally park in a disabled parking spot for two hours longer than the posted parking limit if you display one of the following placards:
Temporary handicap placards—up to one-year validity
Permanent handicap placards—up to four years validity
Louisiana Disabled veteran license plates—up to two years validity
Handicap parking stickers from other states are also valid, but individuals must comply with Louisiana’s laws and regulations.
The permits mentioned above will all display the International Symbol of Access—typically recognized as a blue-and-white stick figure in a wheelchair. However, the non-use of a wheelchair will not affect your eligibility if you meet one or more of the conditions below.
Who’s eligible for a disabled parking placard?
A licensed medical professional must assess and verify your mobility and condition before you can apply for a placard. You will typically be eligible if you have one or more of the following conditions:
A lung disease that restricts your mobility
You have a Class III or Class IV cardiac condition
You need to rest during a 200-foot walk
You have a severe neurological, arthritic, or orthopedic condition
You need to use a portable oxygen tank
You need an assistive walking device like a wheelchair, cane, brace, or another person
You have a temporary disability if you break your ankle while skiing and need to wait until it heals before you can walk again. You will be eligible for a temporary placard valid for up to one year.
An example of a permanent disability includes an arthritic condition that does not allow you to walk over 200 feet without taking a break. You can then apply for the permanent placard, which is valid for four years. However, unseen disabilities, such as asthma, will also qualify you to apply for a permanent placard.
In Louisiana, you can choose between a handicap placard or a license plate. A disabled parking license plate is convenient because it’s permanently affixed, so it can’t be misplaced. On the other hand, it is less versatile as it can only be used on one vehicle. If you have access to several vehicles, a handicap placard might be more advantageous.
How to apply
Applying for a Louisiana handicap placard or license plate is simple. The Louisiana DMV handicap form and application
(Form DPSMV 1966) will need to be filled out by a medical examiner and motor vehicle analyst. Pay attention to the details to avoid having your application rejected. Your identifying information will be the first item the examiner will fill in. This includes your given name, mailing address, date of birth, race, and gender. The medical examiner must also certify whether you are:
Unable to appear in person at the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)
The medical examiner will then need to print their name, address, phone number, and state license number, and sign and date the document before handing it off to the Motor Vehicle Analyst.
The analyst can then fill in the following information:
Office and operator number
You must go to your local OMV office to apply for a disability placard or license plate—unless your medical examiner certifies that you are unable to appear in person. In this case, your application can be handed in on your behalf if you provide your medical certification and a color photo of yourself, and answer questions regarding your disability.
Renewing a disabled parking plate
Before your handicap placard or license plate expires, you will need to visit your Louisiana OMV office:
Temporary handicap placard: you will need to re-apply by submitting a new medical certification. This can only be done once.
Permanent handicap placard: present your current placard, Louisiana driver’s license, and $3 fee paid in cash.
Handicap license plate: you will need to renew your vehicle registration.
Key Takeaway You need to provide a medical certification completed by a medical examiner and a motor vehicle analyzer.
Guidelines for veterans with disabilities
Any disabled veterans residing in Louisiana can apply for the Louisiana disabled veteran license plate for free. However, to be eligible, the disability must be at least 50% service-connected.
At the time of application, the veteran must visit the Louisiana OMV office and submit the following documents:
An affidavit from Veterans Affairs to certify the disability
Any transaction fee payments (varies by location)
Key Takeaway The Louisiana Disabled Veteran license plate can be issued to Louisiana resident veterans for free if the Veterans Affairs certifies a 50% service-connected disability.
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