About Disabled Parking

Northwest Vista College cares about the safety of all of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors, including those with disabilities and other special needs. We want to ensure that we provide equal parking opportunities to everyone.

Please practice our NVC Value of Caring!

A driver or passenger must have a legal permit to park in a space reserved for the disabled. These permits include license plates and placards with the symbol for disabled persons.

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Park Smart!

• Remember that one of the main purposes of disabled parking spaces is safety, not convenience.
  
   
• People in wheelchairs are in danger when moving behind vehicles in a parking lot because it is difficult for drivers to see them. Watch a video about why accessible parking spaces are about safety!
  
   
• People in wheelchairs often use modified vans with lifts or ramps that require up to 8 feet on the side. Therefore, if people are parked too close to an accessible van, the disabled person may not be able to exit or enter the vehicle. Also, these ramps and lifts may damage other vehicles if they are too close.

• People with hearing impairments cannot hear oncoming traffic or vehicles backing out so they are in danger when walking behind vehicles in a parking lot.

Did you know?

• The driver or a passenger who is in the car must be assigned to the tag to park in a space reserved for the disabled
  
   
• Using a disabled parking permit that is not yours is against the law
  
   
• Violating the law can result in a fine of $230 

Online Resources

• Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: FAQs about Disabled Parking
  
   
• Texas State Office of the Governor: Parking for Persons with Disabilities
  
   
• Texas State Transportation Code: Title 7.Subtitle H. Chapter 681
  
   
• City of San Antonio: Disabled Parking Information
  
   
• ADA Technical Assistance: Van Accessible Parking Spaces