Regulaciones sobre la exhibición de certificados de discapacidad en vehículos

Explicación Simple

Si tienes un certificado de discapacidad, debes mostrarlo en tu auto para que otros sepan que puedes aparcar en lugares especiales. Puedes colgarlo del espejo o ponerlo en el tablero si no tienes espejo. Asegúrate de que esté bien visible.

Es como cuando pones una etiqueta en tu mochila que dice 'Soy especial' para que la gente sepa que necesitas un trato diferente. Si la etiqueta no se ve, nadie sabrá que necesitas ayuda.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tiene un certificado de discapacidad. Un día, decide aparcar su auto en un lugar reservado, pero no cuelga el certificado del espejo. Un oficial de tránsito lo ve y le explica que debe mostrarlo para que le permitan aparcar ahí. Juan aprende que debe tener el certificado visible para evitar problemas.

Penalidades

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Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(b) For purposes of this subdivision, a certificate is prominently displayed if it is displayed so that it may be viewed from the front and rear of the motor vehicle by hanging it from the rearview mirror attached to the front windshield of the motor vehicle or, in the case of a motorcycle or a motorized bicycle, is secured to the vehicle. If there is no rearview mirror or if the certificate holder's disability precludes placing the certificate on the mirror, the certificate must be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. No part of the certificate may be obscured. (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), clauses (1), (2), and (3), this section does not permit parking in areas prohibited by sections169.32and169.34, in designated no parking spaces, or in parking spaces reserved for specified purposes or vehicles. A local governmental unit may, by ordinance, prohibit parking on any street or highway to create a fire lane, or to accommodate heavy traffic during morning and afternoon rush hours and these ordinances also apply to physically disabled persons. (a) For the purpose of section168.021and this section, the following terms have the meanings given them in this subdivision. (b) "Health professional" means a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physical therapist, or licensed chiropractor. (c) "Long-term certificate" means a certificate issued for a period greater than 12 months but not greater than 71 months.