{"id":296,"date":"2026-05-06T06:24:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T06:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/parking\/guide\/?p=296"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:41:06","slug":"handicap-parking-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/parking\/guide\/handicap-parking-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Who can park in a handicap parking spot?"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the CDC, 28.7% of adults (more than 1 in 4) <\/em>in the US have a disability<\/em>. Nearly 14% have a mobility disability, which causes them significant difficulty walking or ascending stairs. So, accessible parking spots are <\/em><\/span>vital across the country. Accessible parking spaces close to building entrances are easily accessible to those who require them, saving them time and energy when they have a handicap parking permit.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Misuse of accessible parking spaces is prohibited and can have a terrible impact on the lives of drivers with disabilities and those who care for them. However, most of us use these parking spots out of ignorance. Unfortunately, not everyone knows the laws and guidelines regarding accessible parking spots. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, who can park in a handicapped parking spot? Is it illegal to park in an accessible parking spot without a permit? Here’s all you need to know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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