What are the laws about parking in a handicapped-designated spot?

In Texas, it is illegal to park or stop in a spot designated for individuals with disabilities unless you have a proper disability placard or license plate. Individuals who have a valid state-issued disability parking placard or license plate may park in a spot designated for people with disabilities for an unlimited amount of time. If you park in a spot designated for people with disabilities without a proper disability placard or license plate, you may be subject to a fine. In Texas, the fines for parking in a handicap-specific spot without a disability placard or license plate range from $200 to $500. Additionally, the vehicle may be towed away at the owner’s expense. It is important to note that individuals with a disability placard or license plate are only allowed to park in designated spots if there is no other available parking. If other parking spots (e.g. regular parking lots) are available, individuals with disabilities must park there instead. To obtain a disability placard or license plate in Texas, you must have a certificate issued by a licensed physician confirming the individual’s disability. Additionally, individuals must register their placard or license plate with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

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