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The blue placard is for....and the red placard is for... and the yellow placard was the one the guy gerry-rigged in his garage

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

I'm sorry but what you've stated about the colors of the handicapped placards is incorrect. The color has nothing to do with the viability of the handicapped or lack of it. The blue placard is for permanent handicaps and is good for 4 years. As of Oct. 1, 2012 a new application must be completed and signed by a certifying authority in order to renew for another 4 years. There is no charge for the blue placard. The red placard is for temporary needs, is good for 6 months and has a cost of $15. This is used for non permanent needs. i.e. someone who has an operation and the permit is needed during recuperation.

I believe you are correct, Sky... I had a blue card for my 94 yo daddy because of his very limited sight and also he could not walk far because of a faulty heart valve.

Back to using the card illegally, when daddy passed away, I couldn't, in my heart of hearts, even think of using the card because it would bring me to tears because I missed him so much. So I just cut it up and threw it away although we had a lot more time on it.

[NotGolfer]

Some folks don't "look" handicapped but have disability issues one can't see. For instance rheumatoid arthritis, MS (in earlier stages), and some other diseases that inhibit being on one's feet or walking easily a distance. Yes, there are abuses with this as there are in many other areas of society as well. To make a blanket statement or observational judgment could be incorrect.

[Parker]

Question: If a person is caught using a handicapped card illegally, is there any kind of penalty?

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by KathieI

I believe you are correct, Sky... I had a blue card for my 94 yo daddy because of his very limited sight and also he could not walk far because of a faulty heart valve.

Back to using the card illegally, when daddy passed away, I couldn't, in my heart of hearts, even think of using the card because it would bring me to tears because I missed him so much. So I just cut it up and threw it away although we had a lot more time on it.

Thanks Kathie. Sorry for having your emotions affected by this discussion.

From my past professional experience I knew this to be correct. Matter of fact I was even able to make visual decisions for handicapped plates without a doctors approval. However, my experience was with New York State and not Florida, so I did again research for Florida and verified what I've stated from off of a governmental website.

In checking it out, I even learned something new that I didn't know previously. I learned about the change in the regulations requiring a new application form (HSMV 83039) be filled out and properly authorized before you go to do the renewal. IIRC, prior to the change you only needed to turn in the expiring permit while having a new one issued. Even learned that later last year the requirements for replacing a lost placard were also changed; new application and a replacement fee are now required!

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Parker

Question: If a person is caught using a handicapped card illegally, is there any kind of penalty?

Yes! The person could be charged with a misdemeanor of the second degree and if found guilty could face a fine of $500.

Ref: s. 553.5041, s. 775.083

[Parker]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

Yes! The person could be charged with a misdemeanor of the second degree and if found guilty could face a fine of $500.

Ref: s. 553.5041, s. 775.083

Thanks Skyguy. And might you know if people ever really end up paying it? Their names ought to be published in the paper too, just to add a little bite to the price.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Parker

Thanks Skyguy. And might you know if people ever really end up paying it? Their names ought to be published in the paper too, just to add a little bite to the price.

Sorry, don't have a clue!

[zcaveman]

You get the ticket you pay the ticket unless you can show that your driver's license and the registration match the handicap placard.

Z

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

I'm sorry but what you've stated about the colors of the handicapped placards is incorrect. The color has nothing to do with the viability of the handicapped or lack of it. The blue placard is for permanent handicaps and is good for 4 years. As of Oct. 1, 2012 a new application must be completed and signed by a certifying authority in order to renew for another 4 years. There is no charge for the blue placard. The red placard is for temporary needs, is good for 6 months and has a cost of $15. This is used for non permanent needs. i.e. someone who has an operation and the permit is needed during recuperation.

no cost for the red one...in the paperwork from the state this was the explaination for the two colors, maybe the state misprinted why one is red and one is blue... ours is a 5 year renewal still a red one...my dads 5 year renewal same state is blue and has a wheelchair..just saying

[DougB]

Originally Posted by asianthree

no cost for the red one...in the paperwork from the state this was the explaination for the two colors, maybe the state misprinted why one is red and one is blue... ours is a 5 year renewal still a red one...my dads 5 year renewal same state is blue and has a wheelchair..just saying

I would imagine different states have different laws. No?

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by asianthree

no cost for the red one...in the paperwork from the state this was the explaination for the two colors, maybe the state misprinted why one is red and one is blue... ours is a 5 year renewal still a red one...my dads 5 year renewal same state is blue and has a wheelchair..just saying

What state are you talking about? We were discussing handicapped parking in Florida!