Contact Parking Minimize
Parking Division
340 Tyler Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 831.646.3953
Fax: 831.646.5651

Contact Form

HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM
except major holidays. 
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Disabled Persons Parking
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Disabled Parking logoAccording to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, 22511.5 (a)(1): A disabled person (DP) or disabled veteran (DV) displaying special license plates issued under Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued under Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 is allowed to park for unlimited periods in any of the following zones:
  1. On-street parking spaces with the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol).
  2. Next to a blue curb authorized for disabled parking.
  3. On-street parking spaces without regards to the time limit.
  4. Next to “limited time” green curbs.
  5. For free at any on-street metered parking space.
  6. In an area that indicates it requires a resident permit.
  7. At any on-street location with posted time limit zones.
Limitations Maximize
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Disabled Placard Abuse Minimize
It is illegal to: 
   - Lend your DP placard to another person. DP placards are not transferable 
   - Forge a physician’s signature to obtain a DP placard
   - Use someone else’s DP placard
   - Possess or display a counterfeit placard
   - Provide false information to obtain a placard
   - Alter a placard or a placard identification card
Per the California Vehicle Code, abuse of a DP placard may result in cancellation and revocation of the placard, including loss of all privileges it provides. California Vehicle Code §§ 1825, 4461, 4463, 21458, 22511.5, 22511.6, 22511.7, 22511.55, and 22511.59. Business and Professions Code §13660.
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Disabled Parking
More information about Disabled Person and Disabled Veteran parking may be found at the California Department of Motor Vehicles
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