Meters and disabled placards
Do I have to pay the meter with a disabled placard?
We could not confirm a statewide rule. Meter rules are set by cities and towns, so check the local ordinance or the meter signs.
Not confirmed: check local rulesVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
Disabled parking placards
Who can get a disabled parking placard, and are other states' placards honored?
Alabama issues temporary placards (up to six months) and permanent placards or plate decals to people with disabilities. We could not confirm whether other states' placards are honored.
- A temporary placard is valid for no more than six months.
- Permanent credentials can include a blue plate decal and a windshield placard.
- Newly issued placards show a new symbol starting January 2026.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: noVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“Persons with temporary disabilities may be issued a temporary placard valid for a period not to exceed six months.” (Disability Access Parking - Alabama Department of Revenue)
Time limits and overtime
How long can I stay in a time-limited space, and what happens if I overstay?
Time limits and overstay penalties are set by cities and towns. We could not confirm a statewide rule.
Not confirmed: check local rulesVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
Snow emergencies and street cleaning
When do I have to move my car for snow or street cleaning?
We could not confirm any statewide snow-emergency or street-cleaning rule. Any such rules are set by cities and towns.
Not confirmed: check local rulesVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
Overnight parking and permits
Can I park on the street overnight?
Overnight street parking is set by cities and towns. We could not confirm a statewide rule.
Not confirmed: check local rulesVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
Towing and fines
What can I be fined or towed for, and how do I get my car back?
We could not confirm statewide fines or tow-recovery steps. Local ordinances and the towing company set most details. State law does make it unlawful to use a disability space without a qualifying placard or passenger.
- Under a 2018 law, parking in a disability space is unlawful unless the person with a disability is in the vehicle, according to the Department of Revenue.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“it shall be unlawful to park a motor vehicle in an area reserved for handicapped parking unless the individual with a disability is in the vehicle.” (Alabama Department of Revenue Memo 2018-004)
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General information, not legal advice. Local signs and ordinances always apply.
