If your condition is short-term (like a broken leg that’s healing), you get a temporary placard that lasts up to six months. It’s like a rental car for parking perks—use it, enjoy it, then give it back.
If your condition is permanent, you get a permanent placard that lasts four years. After that, you just renew it with a new doctor’s form. It’s like a library card for your mobility issues.
Fun fact: You can also get license plates with the handicap symbol if you prefer. But placards are easier to move between cars. Choose your weapon wisely.
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Using It Like a Pro (Don’t Be a Jerk)
Once you get your shiny blue placard, hang it from your rearview mirror when parked. Never leave it up while driving—that’s just asking for a ticket and a side-eye from a cop.
You can park in any handicap spot, but you must be in the vehicle when you park. No lending your placard to your cousin for a quick errand. That’s illegal and heartbreaking when you need it.
Also, read the signs. Some spots are van-accessible only or have time limits. A placard isn’t a magic “park wherever” button—it’s a “park here with respect” token.
