Plain-Language Summary

Virginia law allows property owners to remove vehicles from designated disabled parking spaces if the vehicle lacks proper disabled parking credentials. Vehicle owners can reclaim their vehicles by paying removal and storage costs or challenging the removal in court. Additionally, creating counterfeit or unauthorized disabled parking plates or placards is a criminal offense with penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if the vehicle does not display proper disabled parking credentials, it can be removed and stored by the property owner or authorized agent.

You can reclaim your vehicle by paying all reasonable costs related to removal and storage, or by petitioning the court for an immediate determination of the legality of the removal.

Creating counterfeit or unauthorized disabled parking plates or placards is a Class 2 misdemeanor under Virginia law.

Yes, you may petition the general district court for an immediate hearing to determine whether the removal was lawful.