Accessible Parking
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Parking Changes:
Princess St. Promenade
Alternative accessible parking spaces will be in place downtown to replace those that will be closed on Princess Street on July 31 to accommodate the Princess St. Promenade event.
The alternative accessible spaces will be located:
- On King Street north of Princess Street, east side
- On Bagot Street north of Princess Street, west side
- On Montreal Street south of Princess Street, west side
- On Clergy Street north of Princess Street, east side
- On Barrie Street north of Princess Street, west side
All temporary accessible spaces will be the spaces that are nearest to the corners.
Parking spaces designated with a "wheelchair" symbol are reserved for persons with a registered accessible parking permit. This permit, issued to an individual, entitles the vehicle in which it is displayed to be parked in a designated accessible parking space. The permit must be displayed on the dashboard or sun visor and can be moved from vehicle to vehicle.
Designated
accessible parking spaces are located throughout the City — both on street and in municipal garages and lots. Accessible parking spaces are identifiable
by the use of the "wheelchair " logo painted on the asphalt, posted signs and/or blue covered meter hoods. All accessible spaces are clearly marked.
The set fine for improper parking in an accessible space has is $300.
OBTAINING AN ACCESSIBLE PARKING PERMIT
To qualify for this permit, the individual must be unable to walk unassisted for more than 200 metres in 8 minutes or less without causing serious difficulty or danger to safety or health. A licensed physician, osteopathic physician, chiropractor, physiotherapist or occupational therapist must certify the applicant's condition on the permit application. There is no fee for an Accessible Person Parking Permit.
Applications for permits are available at all Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Offices or may be requested by mail from:
Ministry of Transportation
Building A, 2680 Keele Street
Downsview, ON M3M 3E6
Completed applications can be taken to Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Offices or sent to:
Ministry of Transportation
P.O. Box 9800
Kingston, ON K7L 5N8
For more information, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's website.
