Act No. 82

(S.150)

Motor vehicles; disabled parking; fine; signage

This act:

(1) Increases from $100 to $200 the fine for illegally using a parking space reserved for disabled persons.

(2) Amends accessibility standards relating to parking spaces reserved for disabled persons to specify that such spaces must be designated with a clearly visible sign that cannot be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space and provides that parking spaces must otherwise conform with ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines) standards.

Date Signed by the Governor:  April 20, 2010

Effective Date:  July 1, 2010