Handicap pass

[ROCKETMAN]

Reading a letter to editor the writer states a handicap pass on a golf cart that you use on a golf course cannot be used in handicap parking in regular parking lots. Anyone know if that’s true.

[LuvtheVillages]

Reading a letter to editor the writer states a handicap pass on a golf cart that you use on a golf course cannot be used in handicap parking in regular parking lots. Anyone know if that’s true.

In order to get a Reasonable Accommodation pass for the golf course, one must first have a handicap pass issued by the state for their car.

The RA pass is issued by The Villages and is only meant for the golf courses.

You already have a state issued handicap pass, so why not use that for parking a car? It has a number printed on it that links to your driver's license. The police who (sometimes) enforce parking laws are not required to honor the Villages RA pass.

Some people fear that if they put their state issued handicap pass in the golf cart, it will be stolen. A valid fear. I have seen some people make a photocopy of their handicap pass and use that in the golf cart.

And while on the subject, please, please do not park in the striped area next to the handicapped parking. That area is needed by some people to access their car and ramp or scooter.

[villagetinker]

We were able to get an additional handicap placard for the golf cart, along with the golf RA for my wife. So far, we have not had any problems with anything being stolen.

[dnobles]

Luv the villages Finally someone got it right

[CarlR33]

The poster did not have the quote from article correct. Letter to the editor was saying a cars handicapped placard could not be used for a golf cart to park in a car handicapped spot. So sad that I cannot post the actual link. If that fact is true good luck telling that person parking in the spot.

[Bill14564]

The poster did not have the quote from article correct. Letter to the editor was saying a cars handicapped placard could not be used for a golf cart to park in a car handicapped spot. So sad that I cannot post the actual link. If that fact is true good luck telling that person parking in the spot.

That fact appears to be untrue. See post #3 or the Florida statutes.

[Rocksnap]

And while on the subject, please, please do not park in the striped area next to the handicapped parking. That area is needed by some people to access their car and ramp or scooter.
I just had an able bodied guy block me by parking IN the hash marks at a handicap spot. He said it was a “commercial use” spot, like a loading zone. We had a nice conversation about that being totally wrong, but he just didn’t get it.

[admiral72]

In our community, we go to the community center, and they give us a handicap sticker to use for handicap parking in our community. Only need to show a State-issued Handicap Sticker from any State.

[Bill14564]

In our community, we go to the community center, and they give us a handicap sticker to use for handicap parking in our community. Only need to show a State-issued Handicap Sticker from any State.

Sounds like your community is not the Villages.

In a private community one might use a private handicap sticker to park in handicap spots on private roads.

In a public community, like our Villages, one needs a state-issued handicap placard (or plate) to park in handicap spots on the public roads.

We do issue private "handicap passes" for use on our private golf courses but they are not state-issued and therefore not valid for handicap spots on public roads.

[sowilts]

Reading a letter to editor the writer states a handicap pass on a golf cart that you use on a golf course cannot be used in handicap parking in regular parking lots. Anyone know if that’s true.
Yes, a golf cart can park in a car handicap spot in Florida if it displays a valid Florida handicap placard or license plate, as golf carts are treated the same as other vehicles for handicap parking purposes. The driver must have the proper, legally issued documentation to use the handicap space, and the placard must be displayed correctly.

[Marathon Man]

In our community, we go to the community center, and they give us a handicap sticker to use for handicap parking in our community. Only need to show a State-issued Handicap Sticker from any State.

Pelican Preserve in Ft Meyers?

[miadford@gmail.com]

That fact appears to be untrue. See post #3 or the Florida statutes.
Does anyone know the exact statute regarding the golf cart in a car handicapped parking spot?
I’ve always been curious what the law states. I have a handicap placard and a license plate. But I’ve never used it on my golf cart to park in the handicapped spaces for cars. I honestly don’t think we should. I also understand that there are entitled people everywhere that will do what they want to do.

[CarlR33]

According to the State Statute it’s a disabled parking permit and not vehicle specific to an automobile.
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[Bill14564]

Does anyone know the exact statute regarding the golf cart in a car handicapped parking spot?
I’ve always been curious what the law states. I have a handicap placard and a license plate. But I’ve never used it on my golf cart to park in the handicapped spaces for cars. I honestly don’t think we should. I also understand that there are entitled people everywhere that will do what they want to do.

There is no exact statute regarding a golf cart in a handicapped spot.

There is a statute regarding a handicap pass (316.1955) which reads (in part):
It is unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle within, or to obstruct, any such specially designated and marked parking space provided in accordance with s. 553.5041, unless the vehicle displays a disabled parking permit issued under s. 316.1958 or s. 320.0848 or a license plate issued under s. 320.084, s. 320.0842, s. 320.0843, or s. 320.0845, and the vehicle is transporting the person to whom the displayed permit is issued.

No mention of four wheels, license plate, automobile, registration, lsv, or anything else, just the word "vehicle." Every definition of a golf cart that I could find in the Florida statutes calls them vehicles.


As for entitled: Is it your belief that disabled people do not ride in golf carts or does riding in a golf cart somehow make someone less disabled than if they were riding in a car?

[jarodrig]

But I’ve never used it on my golf cart to park in the handicapped spaces for cars. I honestly don’t think we should.

Totally disagree. Driving a golf cart does not make you any less disabled, does it ?

[USN-Retired]

I just had an able bodied guy block me by parking IN the hash marks at a handicap spot. He said it was a “commercial use” spot, like a loading zone. We had a nice conversation about that being totally wrong, but he just didn’t get it.
We have vehicle with ramp for wife! If I see a cart parked there (stripped area) where the ramp is to come out, I’m calling the sheriff!

[ThirdOfFive]

Yes, a golf cart can park in a car handicap spot in Florida if it displays a valid Florida handicap placard or license plate, as golf carts are treated the same as other vehicles for handicap parking purposes. The driver must have the proper, legally issued documentation to use the handicap space, and the placard must be displayed correctly.
True.

Handicap placards are issued to the person, not the vehicle. State law does not differentiate: merely "motor vehicle" which a golf cart most certainly is. The only caveat (same as for cars, trucks, etc.) is that the person to whom the placard was issued must be either the driver or a passenger in the vehicle. See below:

"You cannot park your golf cart in a handicap space in Florida unless you have a valid placard due to disability. Golf carts are treated in the same way as cars and other, larger vehicles when it comes to handicap parking spaces." (andrewpickettlaw)

[rhood]

Does anyone know the exact statute regarding the golf cart in a car handicapped parking spot?
I’ve always been curious what the law states. I have a handicap placard and a license plate. But I’ve never used it on my golf cart to park in the handicapped spaces for cars. I honestly don’t think we should. I also understand that there are entitled people everywhere that will do what they want to do.

Here’s how it works under Florida Statutes §§ 316.1955 and 320.0848:
• A vehicle (including a golf cart) may park in a handicap space if it displays a valid disabled parking permit (placard) or a disabled license plate and is transporting the person to whom the permit/plate was issued.
• Florida law recognizes “vehicles” with permits broadly. A golf cart is legally considered a “vehicle” under § 316.003(108), Fla. Stat., which defines “vehicle” as “every device … by which any person or property is or may be transported … upon a highway, excepting devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.” That definition includes golf carts.
• The disabled parking permit statute (§ 320.0848) does not restrict permits only to cars or trucks. It allows them to be displayed in any motor vehicle, which means if a golf cart is registered/operated legally on public roads and displays the valid permit, it qualifies.

[villagetinker]

I will provide my 2 cents, my wife has the handicap, she was able to get a second hanging placard for the golf cart, and when I drive the golf cart I do NOT use the handicap space, even when I have my knee brace on. I have actually had a few people ask why I did not use the handicap space, I stated I am not handicapped, several were confused when they looked at my knee.

[thelegges]

I have a handicap plaque. The only place i don’t use it is at any VA facility.
Why because no matter how long it takes me to get to the front door, and how many rests I take, someone is always in worse condition than me. I just add an extra 20 minutes to any appointment arrival.

We did see a cart parked at the VA in the hash marks, no handicap plaque.Sheriff found the owner, ticket issued. Kind of makes you smile just a little

[CarlR33]

I have a handicap plaque. The only place i don’t use it is at any VA facility.
Why because no matter how long it takes me to get to the front door, and how many rests I take, someone is always in worse condition than me. I just add an extra 20 minutes to any appointment arrival.I wish people would do the same at public locations. I see many that could park in a space as close to (one spot over) or closer at the super stores than a handicapped spot and often times beat me into the store. I wish they could consider a person in a wheelchair or in worse condition than them when other parking is available. Down here though it will never happen because it’s a privilege not a necessity.

[dbcolli]

Mine was stolen a few months ago no idea where but it happened!!

[billlaur]

Reading a letter to editor the writer states a handicap pass on a golf cart that you use on a golf course cannot be used in handicap parking in regular parking lots. Anyone know if that’s true.

handicap placards are only issued to vehicles registered in florida. golf carts for most part are not registered ,except for lsv,so they cannot be used on golf cart..

[jarodrig]

handicap placards are only issued to vehicles registered in florida. golf carts for most part are not registered ,except for lsv,so they cannot be used on golf cart..

Wrong !

Placards ARE NOT associated or registered to any vehicle .

They are registered to the individual PERSON.

Therefore, they can be used on a golf cart ….

[JMintzer]

handicap placards are only issued to vehicles registered in florida. golf carts for most part are not registered ,except for lsv,so they cannot be used on golf cart..

Absolutely wrong. They are NOT issued to a particular vehicle, but to a particular PERSON.

DAMN! Jarodrig beat me to it!