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VIRP 21.085: Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placards (VC §§ 295.5, 5007(c)(1), 2511.55(b)(1)(2), 22511.59 (b)(c)(d) & 22511.6)

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Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 21.085 (Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placards (VC §§ 295.5, 5007(c)(1), 2511.55(b)(1)(2), 22511.59 (b)(c)(d) & 22511.6)) covers types of Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placards: Temporary (VC §22511.59(b))—Issued to persons with temporary disabilities. The DP placard is valid for up to 180 days (six months) or until the date noted by the qualified medical person certifying the disability on the application,…. Part of Special Plates. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Types of Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placards: Temporary (VC §22511.59(b))—Issued to persons with temporary disabilities.
  • The DP placard is valid for up to 180 days (six months) or until the date noted by the qualified medical person certifying the disability on the application,….
  • Permanent (VC §22511.55)—Issued to persons with permanent disabilities.
  • The DP placard is valid for two years and expires on June 30 of an odd numbered year.
  • A renewal year placard is issued on original applications submitted on or after January 1 of the expiration year.

Important Facts

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VIRP 21.085: Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placards (VC §§ 295.5, 5007(c)(1), 2511.55(b)(1)(2), 22511.59 (b)(c)(d) & 22511.6) | California DMV Registration Manual – Tags Clinic