Virginia law § 46.2-1241 governs the issuance and renewal of disabled parking placards for individuals with mobility impairments or safety concerns. Applicants must provide certification from licensed healthcare professionals, and renewals are generally required every five years without new certification, especially for those with permanent disabilities. The law also details procedures for renewal and special provisions for those with disabled parking license plates.
Individuals with a disability that limits or impairs their ability to walk or creates safety concerns while walking are eligible, with certification from a licensed healthcare professional.
Applicants must submit a certification signed by a licensed physician, podiatrist, chiropractor, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, confirming their disability.
Placards must be renewed every five years. Renewals for those with permanent disabilities may not require new certification, depending on the case.
Yes, individuals with disabled parking license plates issued under § 46.2-731 are not required to provide new certification when renewing their placards.