Reserved parking for persons with disabilities sign

Regulatory signs

Reserved parking for persons with disabilities sign

Parking only for vehicles displaying a valid disability placard or plate.

MUTCD designation R7-8. See the federal MUTCD, page 166.

How to read signs like this

Regulatory signs tell you what the law requires: stop, yield, speed limits, turns and lanes. Most are white rectangles with black or red. Red means stop, yield or a prohibition; a red circle with a slash means “no”.

Practice question

  1. Road sign for this question

    This sign is posted at the front of a parking space. What does it mean?

    • A A hospital is close by, off this road
    • B Only vehicles with a disability permit may park here
    • C The restrooms at the rest area are wheelchair accessible
    • D Parking is limited to a short time
    Show answer

    B. Only vehicles with a disability permit may park here

    This sign marks parking spaces for people with disabilities and shows the official accessibility symbol. Only vehicles displaying a valid disability plate or placard may park there. Parking in these spaces without one can bring a fine.

    Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 166

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