New York State has designated the PPPD Unit as
the issuing agent for state disability permits for
residents of the ve boroughs of New York City.
Who is eligible?
You are eligible to obtain a New York State permit from
the PPPD Unit only if you are certied by your physician
as having a temporary or permanent disability which
severely affects your ability to walk long distances.
According to the New York Vehicle and Trafc
Law, Section 404-a, you must:
• have limited or no use of one or both legs;
• have a neuro-muscular dysfunction which
severely limits mobility;
• have another physical or mental disability which
prevents you from getting around and makes the
use of public transportation difcult; or
• be legally blind.
Your disability must be diagnosed and described
by a NY State licensed physician (Medical Doctor
or Doctor of Osteopathy), or a podiatrist (who
may only certify a below-the-ankle qualifying
condition). Your physician must state whether your
condition is permanent or temporary in nature and
describe how severely and regularly the condition
affects your ability to walk.
How do I apply?
Please see the back of this brochure to learn
about the different ways of obtaining an
application. Read and follow the instructions
carefully and ll out the application completely.
What does the permit
look like?
The permanent NY State
Disability Parking Permit
is a blue plastic hang tag
and the temporary permit
is a red plastic hang tag.
Both display the
universal International
Symbol of Access for
people with disabilities.
Who is eligible?
If you are a resident or non-resident of the City and have
a permanent disability that seriously impairs mobility and
requires the use of a private vehicle for transportation,
you may be eligible. Please note that non-drivers, such as
children with qualifying disabilities, may also be eligible.
Commercial vehicle plates, dealer plates or plates
listed for a rental vehicle cannot be listed on this permit.
How do I complete the application?
You can obtain an application at: nyc.gov/pppdinfo.
Please read and follow the instructions carefully when
completing the application. Have your physician ll
out the medical history page and include supporting
medical documentation. Mail the contents of your
application with a copy of your driver license, non-
driver ID or New York City Municipal ID card (IDNYC)
and copies of the current vehicle registration(s) to:
New Application Request-City Permit
NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT)
Parking Permits and Customer Service
30-30 Thomson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Long Island City , NY 11101
The PPPD Unit will review your application for
completeness and forward it to the Department
of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Medical
Certication Unit. DOHMH will review your application
and supporting medical documentation. If DOHMH
approves your application, the PPPD Unit will issue a
permit. If denied, the PPPD Unit will send you a denial
letter and explain how you may appeal. The entire
application process may take up to 90 days.
What does the permit look like?
The New York City Disability Parking Permit is a
rectangular placard.
Where do I put the permit?
Display your permit in full view on the driver’s
side dashboard.
Where can I park with the permit?
• Any metered parking space (Passenger or
Commercial) without charge.
• Any “No Parking” space, regardless of hours,
including street cleaning regulations.
• Any space designated for use by Authorized
Vehicles, including Diplomats (DPL), New York
Press (NYP) or any governmental agency.
• In any “No Standing Except Trucks Loading/
Unloading” or Truck Loading Only. Please read
these signs carefully, as permit holders may only
park during the days and times that trucks can
park. Please also note that the Garment District
parking area on crosstown streets W. 35th –
W. 41st Streets, between 6th and 8th Avenues,
is not permitted.
This parking permit should be displayed so it is
visible through the windshield.
Where else is it valid?
Unlike the state permit described in this brochure,
your city permit entitles you to park only on city
streets within the ve boroughs of New York City.
Where can I not park with the permit?
• Spaces designated for ambulances and
ambulettes.
• No Stopping Zone, No Standing Anytime,
No Standing School Days Zone, No Standing
Zones with restricted hours, or Hotel
Loading Zone.
• Bus stops, taxi stands, re zones, driveways,
crosswalks or sidewalks.
• Within 15 feet of a re hydrant.
• For use to double park.
• Spaces in NYC DOT municipal parking elds
designated for paid quarterly parking
permit holders.
• In areas where the NYPD and/or the Mayor’s
Ofce of Film, Theater and Broadcasting have
parking spaces reserved for a lm or TV shoot.
• On streets that NYPD has closed off for
parades, street fairs and similar events.
How do I renew my permit?
Approximately two months before the scheduled
expiration date, you will receive a renewal notice.
You will be asked to submit copies of your current
driver license, non-driver ID or New York City
Municipal ID card (IDNYC) and copies of the
current vehicle registration(s) that you want listed
on your permit. You only need to submit medical
documentation if a recertication form is enclosed
in your renewal; this means you are due for a re-
assessment by DOHMH. Applicants requiring re-
assessment may be eligible to receive a temporary
permit for one vehicle during the review process.
What if I need to change vehicles listed
on the permit or use a vehicle temporarily
(such as a rental car) with my permit?
If you need to use another vehicle temporarily that
is not listed on your permit, and you have three
or fewer vehicles listed on it, you may do so by
going to nyc.gov/pppdinfo and lling out the TVC
(Temporary Vehicle Change) form. You may also
request a TVC by calling our customer service
center at 718.433.3100 between the hours of 8:30
AM to 5:00 PM. A TVC is valid for up to 14 days.
If you need to permanently change a vehicle on
your permit, call our customer service center and
request a PVC (Permanent Vehicle Change) form.
The NYC PPPD Permit
The NY State Permit
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