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Information for Disabled Drivers in Arkansas

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

In Arkansas, drivers certified by licensed health personnel to have impaired mobility or a condition which substantially interferes with mobility may qualify for "Disabled" status.

You are also considered a disabled driver if you:

  • Are unable to walk 200 m without resting due to orthopedic, arthritic or neurological condition.
  • Need to use another person, support, a prosthetic device or a wheelchair.
  • Have a disabling cardiac condition as per the American Heart Association standards.
  • Have a disabling lung disease or need to use portable oxygen.

Disabled persons can acquire a Disabled Person (DP) placard/ certificate or DP license plates. These entitle you to special parking privileges in areas designated for disabled persons, whenever you are the driver or a passenger of the vehicle. Misuse or abuse of these privileges is a Class A misdemeanor; offenders can have their vehicles impounded or fined up to $100-$1000 and/or have their license suspended for 6 months.

HOW TO APPLY FOR DISABLED STATUS

You are considered to have disabled status when you acquire a DP certificate or license plate. The procedure to acquire these is explained below.

Duration of status

DP license plates or certificates may be issued to those with permanent or temporary disabilities:

  • A certificate for the permanently disabled is valid for 4 years from the last day of the month in which it was issued.
  • Temporary certificates are valid for up to 3 months from the last day of the month in which it was issued.

How to apply for DP license plates or a DP certificate

To obtain a DP license plate or certificate:

  1. Download and complete the Application.
  2. Have a licensed physician, surgeon, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner or certified midwife sign the Doctor's Certification of Disability portion of the form.
  3. You must also submit proofs of your social security number or driver's license number or a state assigned identification number.
  4. Mail the completed form, along with any fees, to any of the County Revenue office

FEE

A permanent or temporary DP placard is free. There is also no fee for replacement.

The DP license plate is charged the here.

RENEWAL

Once the 4 year validity of permanent DP certificate/placard is over:

  1. The DMV will automatically mail you a renewal reminder.
  2. You can renew your DP placard Online Services website. Just follow the instructions stated on the website.
  3. Holders of permanent placards do not require recertification by a doctor.

An individual possessing a temporarily disabled certificate or placard can obtain only 2 temporary placards, with similar expiration date. This cannot be replaced.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION