Example of a handicapped license plate

A handicapped tag or handicapped placard is a placard or license plate, permitting the owner or operator of a vehicle to special privileges regarding the parking of that vehicle, including the privilege to park in a space reserved for handicapped persons, or in some areas, permitting a person to park in a time-limited space for longer time, and to park at a meter without payment. A placard is a sign or sign-like device attached to or hung from a vehicle to indicate information about the operator (of a vehicle or the contents of the Vehicle or Building A vehicle registration plate is a metal or plastic plate attached to a Motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes

A person may either obtain a license plate with the International Symbol of Access, or may obtain a placard which typically attaches to the rear-view mirror or is placed on the dashboard of the vehicle while parked. The International Symbol of Access ( ISA) also known as the (International Wheelchair Symbol consists of a Blue square overlaid in White

Example of a placard which is generally hung from the rear-view mirror

Indicates parking is restricted to users with handicapped tag (plate) or placard

International Symbol of Accessibility