In Oklahoma, 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 have
- Cannot walk 200 feet without stopping or if you need the support of a brace, cane, crutch, wheelchair or another person.
- Restricted walking due to arthritis, neurological or orthopedic conditions or have complications due to pregnancy.
- Suffer from lung disease or use portable oxygen.
- A cardiac condition classified by the American Heart Association as Class III or Class IV.
- Vision problems and are legally blind.
- Lost any of the limbs which impairs mobility.
Disabled persons can acquire a Disabled Person (DP) placard 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 misdemeanor; offenders can get fines of up to $500.
[edit] HOW TO APPLY FOR DISABLED STATUS
You are considered to have disabled status when you acquire a DP placard or license plates. The procedure to acquire these is explained below.
Duration of status
DP license plates are available only to those who have a five year parking placard from the Department of Public Safety and are valid for 1year only.
DP placards may be issued to those with permanent or temporary disabilities:
- Placards for the permanently disabled are valid for 5 years.
- Temporary placards are valid for up to 6 months or to the period certified by the physician whichever is earlier.
How to apply for DP license plates or a DP placard
To obtain DP license plates:- Download and complete the Physically Disabled License Plate Application.
- Mail the completed form, along with any fees, to the address on the form.
- Your regular license plate should be renewed regularly to avoid penalties.
- Your regular license plate should be carried with you at all time to show it to the law enforcement officers on demand.
- You can use the special license plates as long as you renew it.
- If you wish to transfer these license plates to another vehicle, you have to submit a Request to Transfer Form (OTC Form 783- A) to the Motor Vehicle Special Vehicle Section. This form can be obtained from your local tag agency.
- Download and complete the Handicapped Parking Placard Application.
- Have a licensed physician or surgeon, osteopath, chiropractor, podiatrist or an ophthalmologist, licensed physicians assistant or a licensed and certified advanced registered nurse practitioner complete the disability portion of the form.
- Mail the completed form, along with any fees, to the address on the form.
[edit] FEE
A permanent and temporary DP placard is free. For a single license plate and decal, the fee is $2. An additional $2 will be charged for mailing. Please allow 8 weeks for processing. For a duplicate license plate and decal (to be displayed in the front and rear of the same vehicle), the fee is $10. An additional $2 will be charged for mailing. Please allow 8 weeks for processing. For renewing the single license plate and decal, the fee is $10. An additional $1 will be charged for mailing. Please allow 8 weeks for processing For renewing the duplicate license plate and decal (to be displayed in the front and rear of the same vehicle), the fee is $10. An additional $2 will be charged for mailing. Please allow 8 weeks for processing.[edit] RENEWAL
- For license plate renewal, download and complete the Physically Disabled License Plate Application.
- Mail the completed form, along with any fees, to the address on the form.
[edit] REPLACEMENT
To replace lost, stolen or mutilated placards or plates, visit your local tag office.[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Location and hours of Oklahoma DPS offices.