(a)
(1) A vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability is permitted exclusive parking privileges in those areas designated for parking only by persons with disabilities.
(2)
(A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by vehicles that load or unload a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport persons who have limited or no use of their legs.
(B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) shall not apply.
(b)
(1) The provisions of this subchapter pertaining to parking privileges for persons with disabilities shall supersede any local ordinances where they conflict.
(2) However, any county or municipality may enact local ordinances to provide for restrictions on parking privileges for all persons which also shall be applicable to persons with disabilities when the local ordinances apply:
(A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles;
(B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public;
(C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted;
(D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and
(E)
(i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state.
(ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability.
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