How To Get A Handicap Sticker In Florida

How Much Does A Handicap License Plate Cost In Florida?

Today, we're here to discuss the process of getting a handicap license plate in Florida. There are several types of disabled parking placard and license plate available to disabled drivers, caregivers, and organizations in Florida, with different costs attached to each. So how much does a handicap license plate cost in Florida? Read on to find out.

What Types Of Disabled Parking Permit Are Available In Florida?

The following types of Florida disabled parking permits are available:

Temporary disabled parking placard (valid for six months)
Permanent disabled parking placard or license plate (valid for four years)
Florida wheelchair license plate
Disabled Veterans license plate
Organization permit (for organizations that transport disabled people)

What Are The Qualifying Conditions For A Handicap Parking Permit In Florida?

A person will qualify for a Florida disabled parking permit if they have any of the following conditions:

Any impairment that limits a person's ability to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest
Inability to walk without the use of or assistance from a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic device, or other assistive device, or without assistance of another person
The need to permanently use a wheelchair
Restriction by lung disease to the extent that the person's forced (respiratory) expiratory volume for 1 second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one liter or the person's arterial oxygen is less than 60 mm/hg on room air at rest
Use of portable oxygen
Restriction by cardiac condition to the extent that the person's functional limitations are classified in severity as Class III or Class IV according to standards set by the American Heart Association
Severe limitation in their ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition
Legal blindness

How Much Does A Handicap License Plate Cost In Florida?

A Florida handicap license plate is available to permanent disabled parking permit-holders for free. The fee for a wheelchair license plate is $28. Florida Disabled Veterans license plates are free.

How Much Does A Handicap Permit Cost In Florida?

A permanent disabled parking placard or license plate is free in Florida. Temporary disabled parking placards, valid for six months, cost $15.

What Medical Professionals Can Verify My Florida Disabled Parking Application?

The medical professionals that can verify a Florida disabled parking application are:

A licensed physician
A podiatric physician
An optometrist
An advanced practice registered nurse
A physician assistant
A licensed physician from another state (if the application is accompanied by documentation of the physician's license in the other state and a form is signed by the out-of-state physician verifying their knowledge of Florida's eligibility guidelines)

How Do I Get A Handicap Parking Permit In Florida?

You can get a handicap parking permit in Florida by having a consultation with a qualified medical practitioner who will verify your suitability. The applicant and the examining medical practitioner will then fill in an application form. The form should be submitted to your local County Tax Collector's Office or License Plate Agency.

How Do I Get A Handicap License Plate In Florida?

To get a handicap license plate in Florida, you must be permanently disabled and/or a Disabled Veteran. You can apply for a handicap license plate by submitting a wheelchair license plate application form, along with a copy of the vehicle registration certificate, proof of identification with a Florida driver license or ID card, and proof of Florida insurance for the vehicle, to a motor vehicle service center. Wheelchair license plates must be renewed annually on the holder's birthday.

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What Are Florida Handicap Parking Laws?

So, what are the rules for handicap parking in Florida?

Florida disabled permit holders can park in any designated disabled parking space marked by the universal access symbol
Permit-holders can park in metered, on-street spaces for free for up to four hours
Placards must be hung from rearview mirror while the vehicle is parked and safely stowed when it is in motion
Out-of-state disabled permits are recognized in Florida

Is A Florida Handicap Permit Valid In Other States?

Florida handicap parking permits are valid in all other US states. They are also valid in several foreign countries, including:

Canada
Mexico
UK
EU
Australia
New Zealand
Japan

How Do I Get A Handicap Parking Permit In Florida?

The best way to get a handicap parking permit in your state is to arrange a telemedicine consultation with a state-licensed physician through the Dr. Handicap online clinic.

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