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[NYC Susan]

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@LilacTree wrote:

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@JustJazzmom wrote:

@LilacTree

Does NJ only have handicapped license plates or do they use the hang tag that hangs on the rearview mirror? That hang tag can only be used if the handicapped person is in the car (driver or as a passenger).

If you are handicapped, and I believe from what you have said on certain threads, YOU ARE ENTITLED to apply for the hang tag for a car at your county office of disabilities center.

Not having any form of disability tag on a car is foolish IMO if you are disabled. This is what these services are for.

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I really don't know.  I guess I could look into it.  I did NOT know that if I do not drive but am always a passenger that I would still qualify.  I see a lot of NJ handicapped license plates, so I think one has to have plates, not just a tag, which can be hung in any car. 

I know Maine has that hanging tag law because the woman I was talking about in my post in the other thread takes her daughter's tag and hangs it in her car when her daughter isn't using it.  She does a lot of shopping and likes to be up close to the mall.  She's healthy as a horse, probably one of the most physically fit 77 year olds I know.  And, of course, she sees nothing wrong with it.

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I'm not sure if you'll see my post above, so I want to say again that NJ definitely DOES have hangtags, to be used in whatever car the handicapped person is riding in.  

NJ has handicapped license plates too, but that doesn't fit your situation. You should apply for a hangtag - It's not difficult to do, and it could make your life easier.

[house_cat]

I tried to get one for my dad when I moved him here to CA. He cannot walk at all, not one step.  HIs internist said she was no longer authorized to sign the forms and we had to see a mobility specialist. We did.  Twice. I was then told that we didn't qualify because he's the passenger, so in essence, I can park anywhere and push him in his chair.  My friends tell me this is wrong and that I need to try again. I don't know how it can  be wrong if this is what the mobility specialist told us. In any case, I'm not about to fight it.

[JustJazzmom]

Call me crazy but when a service is provided to someone and they do not take advantage of such service, I have to wonder why not?

Even if YOU DIDN'T DRIVE, and you are disabled, you are entitled to apply for the placard.

It would make your life a whole lot easier especially in winter months with ice and snow all over the ground increasing the chances of you falling and injuring yourself if parked further away from your destination.

[GingerPeach]

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@house_cat wrote:

I tried to get one for my dad when I moved him here to CA. He cannot walk at all, not one step.  HIs internist said she was no longer authorized to sign the forms and we had to see a mobility specialist. We did.  Twice. I was then told that we didn't qualify because he's the passenger, so in essence, I can park anywhere and push him in his chair.  My friends tell me this is wrong and that I need to try again. I don't know how it can  be wrong if this is what the mobility specialist told us. In any case, I'm not about to fight it.

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@house_cat

I think you'll want to look into this further.

Here is the link to the application (California)http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wcm/connect/aebb95cd-c20a-49bd-bc13-dd74120044fc/reg195.pdf?MOD=AJPERES...

Presumably you've already looked at it.

It does not say the disabled person has to be driving or even own the vehicle.  See Section D.

If he happens to be a veteran, here is more info:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy&urile=wcmath:/dmv_content_en/dmv/pubs/reg_hdbk/ch21/ch21_15

[sophiamarie]

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@JustJazzmom wrote:

Call me crazy but when a service is provided to someone and they do not take advantage of such service, I have to wonder why not?

Even if YOU DIDN'T DRIVE, and you are disabled, you are entitled to apply for the placard.

It would make your life a whole lot easier especially in winter months with ice and snow all over the ground increasing the chances of you falling and injuring yourself if parked further away from your destination.

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Especially if one doesn't drive BECAUSE they are disabled, qualifies them for the placard.  I don't understand the thinking here.  SMH

[debic]

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@house_cat wrote:

I tried to get one for my dad when I moved him here to CA. He cannot walk at all, not one step.  HIs internist said she was no longer authorized to sign the forms and we had to see a mobility specialist. We did.  Twice. I was then told that we didn't qualify because he's the passenger, so in essence, I can park anywhere and push him in his chair.  My friends tell me this is wrong and that I need to try again. I don't know how it can  be wrong if this is what the mobility specialist told us. In any case, I'm not about to fight it.

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I agree with the above posters.  That's absurd that they think it's ok to have you push him around in his chair as opposed to having a handicapped tag.   

[house_cat]

@GingerPeach

Thanks for the links. I will look into it further when I have a chance.

However, they told me that the placards are not assigned to the person, they are assigned to the car. He has no car registered in his name. That's the glitch.  Luckily, we don't have snow or ice to deal with, and rarely even rain, however if predictions are correct, this may be a soggy winter.  I will follow up on the suggestions posted on this thread. Thank you.

[JustJazzmom]

Now that is ridiculous with the placard being assigned to the car?? Any way that your local legislations can introduce the change to be for the person instead?
What happens if your car is not available and the disabled person needs to go somewhere? Or suppose the car is in an accident and a rental car is in use? Same question!!

[Winifred]

I live in California and obtained a card for my Dad - who passed away in 2004 with no problem at all. He no longer could drive and the placard was for the PERSON and NOT the car. While it was used in my car, my Dad had to be in the car - makes sense to me. When he passed away I notified DMV and I returned it - they said many never let them know - how sad people can do that.

Forgot to mention that his MD had to sign my Father was unable to walk but a few steps (usually had a wheel chair or walker) - the MDs office had the DMV paperwork available - no problem at all.

[LilacTree]

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@JustJazzmom wrote:

@LilacTree

Does NJ only have handicapped license plates or do they use the hang tag that hangs on the rearview mirror? That hang tag can only be used if the handicapped person is in the car (driver or as a passenger).

If you are handicapped, and I believe from what you have said on certain threads, YOU ARE ENTITLED to apply for the hang tag for a car at your county office of disabilities center.

Not having any form of disability tag on a car is foolish IMO if you are disabled. This is what these services are for.

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You're right of course.