Parking in an accessible space

As always, you should review your local and state laws when it comes to accessible parking spaces. This article does not and cannot supersede any such rules or restrictions, and should be used only for general guidance.

Generally, only people displaying a valid disabled person parking placard or license plate are allowed to park in accessible parking spaces reserved on Parkade. This is made clear in the spot instructions in the app, as well as the physical signage for the space.

The spot should only be used by you or another person you reserved the space for that has a disabled person parking placard or license plate.

In some cases, again depending on local and state law, an accessible space may be used for a caregiver or service provider if they are accompanying a person with a disability and that person has the proper placard or license plate.

In addition to typical signage located on the spot itself, accessible spaces are marked within Parkade with both a visual symbol and text description. These spaces will have notes that mention the requirement to display a placard or license plate.

Parkade takes reports of misuse of accessible parking spaces seriously. If you have reason to believe a parking space is being misused, please contact our team at hello@parkade.com and, if possible, include a photo showing the violation and vehicle in question. We will work with your building management team to address the situation.

Generally, no. Most local and state laws specifically require a disabled person parking placard or license plate to park in an accessible parking space. Parking in an accessible space without displaying this signage may result in penalties.