Parking permits - disabled

Parking permits are issued for residents with physical or intellectual disabilities according to VicRoads guidelines.

A statewide Disabled Persons' Parking Scheme currently operates in Victoria. There are two permit categories with varying parking concessions, based on the applicant's need for assistance.

Generally permits are valid for one year and temporary permits are valid for six months, depending on the resident's level of disability. The permit is only for use in a vehicle transporting the permit holder and should be clearly displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle.

Category one (blue permit)

Permit holders with significant intellectual or ambulatory disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria are entitled to park a vehicle in a special bay reserved for people with a disability only, for the specified time only, or may park a vehicle in any ordinary area or bay for twice the specified time.

Category two (green permit)

Permit holders who require rest breaks when walking may park a vehicle in any ordinary area or bay for twice the specified time.

The permit label should be carried by the permit holder when he/she is not being transported in a vehicle. Permits must not be left on display when the vehicle is not engaged in the process of transporting a permit holder.

Category two permit holders are not permitted to park in special disabled persons' parking bays.

Types of permits

Code A for a driver/passenger who has a disability
Code B for a passenger who has a disability
Code C for an organisation providing a transport service for people with disabilities
Code D for a temporary permit


Parking is not permitted in restricted locations such as Clearways, No Standing and No Parking areas, Taxi Only areas, Bus Zones and Authorised Resident areas.

How to apply

Download the Disabled Persons Parking Guidelines and the appropriate application form. Application forms are also available from Council offices. Follow the instructions in the guidelines and fill in your form. Post or deliver your completed form to:

Post:

City of Boroondara
Private Bag 1
Camberwell VIC 3124

In person:

City of Boroondara offices
8 Inglesby Road
Camberwell

Permits will only be issued to established residents of Boroondara.

Travelling interstate

Permits are recognised elsewhere in Australia. You should check the conditions applying to the Disabled Persons Parking Scheme in the state or territory you intend to visit.

For more information visit the Vic Roads website.

Permit renewal

If you have a permanent disability you will be issued with a permit for 12 months. At the end of this period you must contact us for renewal. We will advise whether a new application is required to renew the permit.

Permit cancellation

A permit is automatically cancelled after the expiry date and may be cancelled at any time for wilful misuse or breach of the Conditions of Use. Penalties may be imposed for misuse of the permit.

For further information contact Customer Service on 9278 4444.

 

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