(a) (1) A vehicle displaying a van-accessible parking decal, a special license plate, a special certificate, or a temporary special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability is permitted exclusive parking privileges in those areas designated for parking only by persons with the van-accessible parking decal, special license plate, or special certificate. (2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply. (b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter pertaining to parking privileges for persons with disabilities shall supersede any local ordinances when they conflict. (2) However, any county or municipality may enact local ordinances to provide for restrictions on parking privileges for all persons which also shall be applicable to persons with disabilities when the local ordinances apply: (A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles; (B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public; (C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; (D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and (E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability. Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 8, eff. 11/13/2017. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.9; Acts 1987, No. 59, § 1; 1991, No. 656, § 10; 1995, No. 780, § 1; 1997, No. 124, § 1; 2003, No. 1353, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 3. (a) (1) A vehicle displaying a van-accessible parking decal, a special license plate, a special certificate, or a temporary special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability is permitted exclusive parking privileges in those areas designated for parking only by persons with the van-accessible parking decal, special license plate, or special certificate. (2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply. (b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter pertaining to parking privileges for persons with disabilities shall supersede any local ordinances when they conflict. (2) However, any county or municipality may enact local ordinances to provide for restrictions on parking privileges for all persons which also shall be applicable to persons with disabilities when the local ordinances apply: (A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles; (B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public; (C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; (D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and (E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability. Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 8, eff. 11/13/2017. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.9; Acts 1987, No. 59, § 1; 1991, No. 656, § 10; 1995, No. 780, § 1; 1997, No. 124, § 1; 2003, No. 1353, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 3. (a) (1) A vehicle displaying a van-accessible parking decal, a special license plate, a special certificate, or a temporary special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability is permitted exclusive parking privileges in those areas designated for parking only by persons with the van-accessible parking decal, special license plate, or special certificate. (2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply. (b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter pertaining to parking privileges for persons with disabilities shall supersede any local ordinances when they conflict. (2) However, any county or municipality may enact local ordinances to provide for restrictions on parking privileges for all persons which also shall be applicable to persons with disabilities when the local ordinances apply: (A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles; (B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public; (C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; (D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and (E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability. Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 8, eff. 11/13/2017. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.9; Acts 1987, No. 59, § 1; 1991, No. 656, § 10; 1995, No. 780, § 1; 1997, No. 124, § 1; 2003, No. 1353, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 3. (a) (1) A vehicle displaying a van-accessible parking decal, a special license plate, a special certificate, or a temporary special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability is permitted exclusive parking privileges in those areas designated for parking only by persons with the van-accessible parking decal, special license plate, or special certificate. (2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply. (1) A vehicle displaying a van-accessible parking decal, a special license plate, a special certificate, or a temporary special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability is permitted exclusive parking privileges in those areas designated for parking only by persons with the van-accessible parking decal, special license plate, or special certificate. (2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply. (A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply. (b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter pertaining to parking privileges for persons with disabilities shall supersede any local ordinances when they conflict. (2) However, any county or municipality may enact local ordinances to provide for restrictions on parking privileges for all persons which also shall be applicable to persons with disabilities when the local ordinances apply: (A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles; (B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public; (C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; (D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and (E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability. (1) The provisions of this subchapter pertaining to parking privileges for persons with disabilities shall supersede any local ordinances when they conflict. (2) However, any county or municipality may enact local ordinances to provide for restrictions on parking privileges for all persons which also shall be applicable to persons with disabilities when the local ordinances apply: (A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles; (B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public; (C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; (D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and (E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability. (A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles; (B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public; (C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; (D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and (E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability. (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.9; Acts 1987, No. 59, § 1; 1991, No. 656, § 10; 1995, No. 780, § 1; 1997, No. 124, § 1; 2003, No. 1353, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 3.
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