A report on SILive last week sparked a number of questions regarding disabled parking permits in New York City.

There are two different kinds of disabled parking permits. Here are the differences between the permits, according to the New York City Department of Transportation, which administers both permits:

To be permitted to park in "No Parking" zones in New York City: You must have the "New York City permit," which is different from the standard New York State permit.

What the state permit is, and what it allows: The blue state permit hangs on rear-view mirrors. It allows parking in designated off-street handicap parking spots only; it is NOT valid for street parking.

What the city permit is, and what it allows: The city permit is a rectangular placard which can be placed on the dashboard; it allows parking in all NYC "No Parking" zones on the street, including those designated for the press, physicians and government workers. It is NOT valid in "No Standing" and "No Stopping" zones, nor is it valid for use at taxi stands.

How to get the permits: Apply online or call 311 (TTY 212-405-4115). For the state permit, you must be certified by a physician to have a permanent disability that limits your ability to walk long distances, and also meet other strict mobility-limitation criteria. The city permit has similar requirements, but a city Health and Hospitals physician must handle the certification. The application forms explain the process in depth.



Both permits have expiration dates and require detailed information on the applications.

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