Parking for Persons With Disabilities
Mission
DDOT shall provide on-street parking accommodations for persons with disabilities to ensure better access across the District for all residents and visitors with disabilities.
DDOT is authorized to establish reserved on-street parking spaces for the exclusive use of persons with disabilities. (DCMR 18-2406.9).
Procedures & Services
Reserved Parking Spaces for Residents with Disabilities
Residents with disabilities who live in a single family dwelling and meet certain other requirements can apply to have a reserved on-street parking space. To obtain more information on this program and to apply for a reserved space please contact: parking.ddot@dc.gov.
Application procedures and eligibility criteria are established by the following sections of the DC Municipal Regulations (DCMR) Chapter 18-27: Special Parking Privileges for Persons with Disabilities:
- DCMR 18-2701: Eligibility
- DCMR 18-2703: Application: Reserved Parking Space
- DCMR 18-2710: Reserved Parking Space
- DCMR 18-2711: Approval or Denial of Reserved Space
- DCMR 18-2716: Reserved Space: Recertification and Surrender
Parking Meter Equipment for Persons with Disabilities
- See Parking Meters
Red Top Meter Map
Interactive map available via the ParkDC app (in the Google Play Store and Apple iTunes Store)
Red Top Meter Locations
*Note: Special parking tags, placards, and permits for persons with disabilities are administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
See Related
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Visitor Parking (Compendium)
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Valet Parking (Compendium)
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Temporary Parking Restrictions (Compendium)
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Temporary Parking Permits (Compendium)
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Residential Parking Permits (RPP) (Compendium)
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Public Parking (Compendium)
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Performance Parking (Compendium)
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Parking Prohibitions and Restrictions (Compendium)
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Parking Meters (Compendium)
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Parking for Persons With Disabilities (Compendium)
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Enforcement (Compendium)
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Electric Vehicles (Compendium)
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Driveways (Compendium)
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Diplomat and Embassy Parking (Compendium)
Additional Information
Legal References
- DCMR 18-2406.9: Parking Prohibited by Posted Sign
- DCMR 18-27: Special Parking Privileges for Persons with Disabilities
- Individuals with Disabilities Parking Reform Amendment Act of 2000
- Parking Amendment Act of 2006
Design Standards & Specifications
- DDOT Design and Engineering Manual, Chapter 46.1.1.1: On-Street Parking for Persons with Disabilities
- DDOT Design and Engineering Manual, Chapter 46.2.1: Off-Street Parking Space for Persons with Disabilities
Transportation Plans & Studies
- 2013 Parking Action Agenda § 3.3
Other Resources