How long does an officer need to see you illegally parked in handicapped spot to issue citation?
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How long does an officer need to see you illegally parked in handicapped spot to issue citation?
There were no other spots when I pulled into our private kitchen. We do not have any
customers so I was not preventing anyone with disabilities from coming into our kitchen to
cook. I went to pick up some food and was in and out within 5 minutes. The officer or who
looked to be a volunteer, told me to wait and she handed me a $500 citation. The parking spot does have a handicapped sign on the building in front of the spot but no sign on the actual parking spot itself, except the symbol on the cement. Also, there is not the additional 5 feet I thought was required to be a legal van accessible handicap parking spot. It is the same size as a normal parking spot. What, if any, are the legal requirements the officer must abide by to issue a citation if it’s less than 5 minutes.
Asked on May 2, 2016 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
ANY illegal parking, even for a minute or less, can subject you to a ticket and fine. There is no "grace period" for parking in a handicapped spot: parking there for even, as you indicate, 5 minutes makes you subject to the penalties.
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