Is my placard registered to my vehicle?NO, it is registered to you.
May I use my placard in another state?
YES
May I park in a disabled person parking space, display my placard, enter a building and leave someone that is riding with me (disabled or not) in my vehicle while I am gone?
YES
May my spouse/friend use my placard if they are disabled?
NO
If I am disabled, may I use the placard of another disabled person?
NO
Is it unlawful to block a disabled parking space or access aisle?
YES
Can I park in a disabled space without my placard for just a minute while I run into the building?
NO, You must have your placard.
If I move to Oregon, may I use my placard from my other state until it expires?
NO, you must go to the DMV to get an Oregon permit and placard. You may use it temporarily while awaiting the Oregon permit and placard.
If I park in a disabled space in a privately owned parking lot, do I need to display my placard?
YES, anywhere open to the public is subject to Oregon laws.
Do I have to hang my placard on my rear view mirror?
YES, the expiration date, date punches and permit number must be visible from the outside of the vehicle. The placard must be removed from the rearview mirror prior to the operation of the vehicle.
Are there any limitations for parking in a disabled space?
YES, placards cannot be used to park legally where:
- Parking is only permitted for 30 minutes or less;
- No parking is allowed;
- No late evening or overnight parking is allowed; or
- Parking is reserved for special types of vehicles.
What if my expiration date is faded and hard to read or my placard is mutilated?
Obtain a new placard from DMV. NEVER write on your placard; that makes it invalid.
May I park in a wheelchair only parking spot if I have a regular disabled placard?
NO, you must obtain a wheelchair only permit and placard provided by DMV to park in a wheelchair only space.