§ 24-194. Parking in handicapped spaces.

No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a parking space clearly designated as being reserved for the physically handicapped, as provided for by state law unless the person driving the vehicle is physically handicapped or parking such vehicle for the benefit of a physically handicapped passenger. A vehicle parking in such space shall display a distinguishing placard, license plate, disabled veterans' license plate, or distress flag or card as required by state law. A person who parks a vehicle in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50.00. This section shall be enforceable on public property or on private property where a business, firm, or other person transacting business with the public from a permanent location has provided specially marked parking spaces for the exclusive use of handicapped drivers or passengers, as set forth in state law.

(Code 1992, § 20-94; Ord. No. 90, § 1, 8-5-1991)

State law reference

Disabled Drivers Law of 1975, T.C.A. § 55-21-101 et seq.