DISABLED PERSON’S PARKING CARD
CONDITIONS FOR USE
People who have the New EU Disabled Person’s Parking Card displayed on their windscreen have certain parking conditions:
These include parking at Parking Meters and in Disc Parking areas without charge and without a time limit.
Additionally, people displaying the new Parking Card can park in assigned parking spaces. These have the wheelchair symbol painted on the ground within the bays with a sign with the symbol thereon displayed.
Vehicles parked in these spaces not displaying the new Parking Card will be clamped or towed in cities and certain towns. Additionally, parking fine also applies throughout the country.
People who are parking and are causing an obstruction, such as in bus corridors and in clearway lanes will be towed in these areas.
Parking on double yellow lines is strictly forbidden. Parking on single yellow lines is not recommended; in the event that it is necessary before doing so it is advisable to consult a Garda or Traffic warden.
Persons to whom it is issued must only use the Parking Card. Any abuse/misuse will result in its immediate withdrawal.
The Parking Card is valid in all Member States of the European Union. Local parking regulations apply in each country so it is advisable to establish your rights in the country you are visiting.
Note
The laws on parking do not extend to private car parks.

The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland, The Irish Wheelchair Association, Ballindine, Co. Mayo. Tel: (094) 64266/64054