Meters and disabled placards
Do I have to pay the meter with a disabled placard?
We could not confirm a statewide rule from an official page. Example city: Little Rock says placard holders must still use its meters. Other cities may differ, so check local signs.
- Example city: Little Rock says its meters are ADA approved, so placard holders still use them.
- This is one city's policy, not the Arkansas rule.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“persons with H/C (handicapped) placards must still utilize the meters.” (Example city: Little Rock - Parking Enforcement)
Disabled parking placards
Who can get a disabled parking placard, and are other states' placards honored?
Arkansas issues permanent and temporary placards to qualified people with disabilities certified by a licensed provider. We could not confirm from an official page whether other states' placards are honored.
- A permanent placard expires four years from the last day of the month it is issued.
- A temporary placard expires three months from the last day of the month it is issued and may not be renewed.
- A temporarily disabled person may receive no more than two temporary placards.
- Qualifying conditions in Act 98 of 2025 include being unable to walk 100 feet without stopping to rest.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: noVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“which expires four (4) years from the last day of the month in which it is issued.” (Persons With Disabilities Placard - Arkansas DFA)
Time limits and overtime
How long can I stay in a time-limited space, and what happens if I overstay?
Time limits are set by cities and towns, not a statewide rule we could confirm. Example city: Little Rock meters are generally two hours, with four hours near its Convention Center.
- Example city: Little Rock says extra coins do not add time beyond the limit.
- Little Rock's page lists $15 for overtime at a meter if paid within 30 days and $50 after that. Other cities differ.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“except around the Little Rock Convention Center where the meters are four (4) hours.” (Example city: Little Rock - Parking Enforcement)
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 or an official city page. 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 or an official city page.
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?
State law lets police impound a car parked without authority in a disabled space, with a fine plus tow and storage fees. Other fines and tow recovery are set locally. Example city: Little Rock may boot cars with unpaid tickets.
- State form: first-offense fine for a disabled-space violation is $100 to $500, and $250 to $1,000 for later offenses, plus towing, impoundment and court costs.
- Example city: Little Rock says unpaid citations can lead to the vehicle being booted, and lists a $100 boot fee.
- Little Rock says unpaid fines go to collections after 90 days.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“The vehicle may be immobilized/booted.” (Example city: Little Rock - Parking Enforcement)
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General information, not legal advice. Local signs and ordinances always apply.
