How long your handicapped plate (permanent) or placard (temporary) is valid depends on your state and your disability. Read on for info on being allowed to renew. Renew Temporary Disabled Placard In most states, you’ll find temporary handicap placards are valid for: Six months, or The date noted by your certified medical expert on your [...]
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Drivers with Disabilities: Traveling Out of State
Date posted: July 17, 2012
So, you’re planning a trip. Maybe a much-needed vacation, or you’re going to visit the grandkids for a week. Or, maybe a much-needed vacation after your visit with the grandkids. Whatever the reason for travel, if you’re a disabled driver who holds a handicapped placard or disabled license plate, you might have to visit a [...]
What Qualifies as a Disability?
Date posted: July 17, 2012
Each state sets its own criteria for qualifying disabilities. (By “qualifying,” we mean disabilities that qualify for special disabled parking placards or handicapped license plates – see below.) To find out for sure, check your state’s disabled driver information. Most states consider drivers disabled if they: Don’t have full use of one or both arms. [...]
How to Apply for a Permanent Disabled/Handicap License Plate
Date posted: July 17, 2012
Before applying for a permanent disabled license plate, make sure you qualify with your state motor vehicle agency. Although each state governs differently in regards to handicapped license plates, in most instances you will need to prove you have at least one of the following disabilities: Lack full use of a leg or both legs. [...]
How to Apply for a Temporary Disability/Handicap Placard
Date posted: July 17, 2012
Before applying for a handicap placard be certain you meet the criteria set by your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In most instances disability refers to at least one of the following conditions: Lack full use of an arm or both arms. Cannot walk a certain number of feet without stopping to rest. This greatly [...]
Doing Your Homework Before Selling a Car
Date posted: July 16, 2012
When it comes time to sell your car, there’s a laundry list of things to take care of before you can put it on the market. You have to consider – Gathering all the vehicle’s documents, including the title, Finding the right selling price, Taking care of any last-minute maintenance issues, – and so much [...]
DMV New Resident Checklist
Date posted: July 13, 2012
Moving to a new state creates a lengthy Things to Do list: checking out schools, contacting utility companies, figuring out which neighbors to avoid … Faced with so many undertakings, it’s easy to forget to contact your local Department of Motor Vehicle’s (DMV) after relocation. Depending on your situation you may need to update all [...]
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