Disability Access Parking

Alabama provides disability access parking placards and license plate decals for individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities, as well as certain organizations that provide transportation for individuals with disabilities.

Temporary Disability

Individuals with a temporary disability may receive a temporary disability access placard.

• Temporary placards are valid for up to six (6) months.

Permanent Disability

Individuals with a permanent disability who own a private passenger vehicle, including pickup trucks and recreational vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or less, may receive either:

• One (1) blue disability access decal per vehicle, to be placed in the upper-left corner of the license plate, along with one (1) windshield placard per person; or
• Two (2) windshield placards.

Organizations

Organizations that provide transportation for individuals with disabilities may apply for a disability access license plate decal.

Obtaining a Placard or Decal for Someone Else

Power of Attorney is not required for another individual to obtain a disability access parking placard or decal on behalf of someone else, provided that:

• The Disability Parking Application is signed by the individual receiving the disability access placard or decal.
• The application is completed correctly.
• The person obtaining the placard or decal has a copy of the disabled individual's driver's license.

Disability Parking Application

The Disability Parking Application must be properly completed and signed by the physician and the individual receiving the disability access parking privilege.

Please contact the Lee County Revenue Commission Office if you have questions about disability access parking placards, decals, or the application process.