Laws and permits for disabled drivers in Connecticut

Connecticut has its own special laws for disabled drivers. Below are some guidelines to help you understand if you qualify for a Connecticut disabled driver's license or license plate.

How can I apply for a residence permit in Connecticut?

You will need to complete Form B-225 Application for Special Permit and Certificate of Disabilities. You must have a medical certificate stating that you have a disability that limits your mobility. These healthcare professionals may include a physician or physician assistant, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), an ophthalmologist, or an optometrist.

Where can I apply?

You have four options for applying:

• You can send an application by mail:

Department of Vehicles

Disabled Permission Group

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06161

• Fax [phone].

• In person at the DMV office in Connecticut.

• Email [email protected]

Applications for temporary nameplates can be mailed to the address above or in person at the DMV office in Connecticut.

Where am I allowed to park after receiving a sign and/or license plate?

Disabled placards and/or license plates allow you to park in any area marked with the International Symbol of Access. However, please note that a disabled person must be in the vehicle as a driver or passenger when the vehicle is parked. Your disability placard and/or license plate does not allow you to park in a "no parking at all times" area.

How do I know if I am eligible for a plate and/or license plate?

There are several criteria for determining if you are eligible for a disability plate and/or license plate in Connecticut. If you suffer from one or more of the diseases listed below, you should contact your doctor and ask him to confirm that you suffer from these diseases.

• If you cannot walk 150-200 feet without rest.

• If you need portable oxygen.

• If you are suffering from blindness.

• If your mobility is limited due to lung disease.

• If you have a heart condition classified by the American Heart Association as Class III or Class IV.

• If you have lost the ability to use both hands.

• If a neurological, arthritic, or orthopedic condition severely restricts your movement.

What is the cost of a plaque or license plate?

Permanent plaques are free, while temporary plaques are $XNUMX. Registration fees and standard taxes apply for license plates. Please note that you will only be issued one parking ticket.

How can I update my plate and/or license plate?

The temporary badge of a disabled person expires in six months. You must apply for a new plate after this six-month period. Your permanent disability card expires when your driver's license expires. They generally remain valid for six years. After six years, you must reapply using the original form you used when you first applied for a disabled driver license plate.

How to properly display a parking sign?

Decals must be posted on the front of the rearview mirror. You must be sure that the law enforcement officer will be able to see the plate if he or she needs to.

What if I'm from out of state and I'm only traveling through Connecticut?

If you already have a disability plate or out-of-state license plate, you do not need to get a new one from the Connecticut DMV. However, you must follow Connecticut rules as long as you are within state lines. Anytime you travel, be sure to check out that state's rules and regulations for disabled drivers.

Connecticut also offers a driver education program for drivers with disabilities.

You are eligible for this program if you qualify for a nameplate and/or license plate. If you are interested in participating in the program, please contact the BRS Driver Training Program for Persons with Disabilities (DTP) at 1-800-537-2549 and put your name on the waiting list. Then contact DMV Driver Services at [phone] to obtain the necessary medical clearance. While this curriculum was once offered through the Connecticut DMV, it is now offered through the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services.

If you misuse your plate and/or license plate, or allow another person to misuse it, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles reserves the right to revoke your plate and/or license plate or refuse to renew.

Different states have different rules for obtaining a disabled driver's plate and/or license plate. By reviewing the guidelines above, you will know if you qualify as a disabled driver in the state of Connecticut.