City Announces Changes for Vehicles with Mobility-Impaired Parking Credentials
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works' Parking and Towing Divisions today announced that changes to parking enforcement for vehicles with mobility impaired parking credentials will begin Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
Following recommendation from the New Orleans Office of Inspector General, the Parking Division will begin fully enforcing Section 154-874 Restricted Areas of Parking Spaces for Registered Vehicles with Disabilities., and Section 154-1093 Use by Mobility Impaired/Disabilities, specifically that motor vehicles bearing special parking credentials for mobility impaired persons or persons with disabilities may be parked for a period of up to three hours without payment, regardless of meter fares otherwise applicable to the parking space.
Motor vehicles parked at these metered locations will now be required to provide proof of payment to a meter after three hours by displaying a receipt from the pay station/meter on the dashboard of the vehicle, or by using the Park Mobile Payment App. Failure to supply this information will result in a parking citation.
Standard parking enforcement protocol includes regulating parking meters, ticket writing, towing and vehicle booting. Parking Enforcement can be requested 24/7 by calling (504) 658-8100.
Motor vehicles bearing special parking credentials for mobility impaired persons or persons with disabilities may currently park for a period of up to three hours without payment, regardless of meter fares otherwise applicable to the parking space, as long as the vehicle meets all other parking requirements. Residents are reminded to reference the Parking 101 guide from the City’s Parking Division to avoid citations and ensure that their vehicle is parked safely. For more information regarding Mobility Impaired Hang Tags and Plates, please visit the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
For any questions regarding these changes or any parking enforcement questions in general, please call the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works’ Parking Division at (504) 658-8100.
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