Meters and disabled placards
Do I have to pay the meter with a disabled placard?
Indiana law exempts disabled Hoosier veteran plate holders, and holders of the permanent placard issued on that veteran basis, from meter fees and meter overtime penalties. The statute does not give that exemption to other placards. Check local signs.
- The exemption does not allow parking where parking is prohibited by a posted city, town or INDOT rule.
- Cities and towns may have their own meter policies, so check the meter.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
Disabled parking placards
Who can get a disabled parking placard, and are other states' placards honored?
The Indiana BMV issues placards and plates to people with a temporary or permanent disability that requires a walker, wheelchair, braces or crutches, certified by a health care provider. We could not confirm whether other states' placards are honored.
- The BMV says no additional charge applies for plates or up to 2 permanent placards.
- The BMV FAQ says a temporary placard costs $5.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: noVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“A disability parking placard may be issued to a person who is certified by a health care provider as having:” (BMV: Disability Parking Placards and Plates)
“have a temporary or permanent disability that requires the use of a walker, wheelchair, braces or crutches” (Indiana FAQs: How can I obtain a parking placard or license plate for accessible parking?)
Time limits and overtime
How long can I stay in a time-limited space, and what happens if I overstay?
Indiana law lets local authorities regulate parking, so time limits and overstay penalties are set by cities and towns. We found no statewide time limit. Follow the posted signs and meters.
- We could not open an official city page to give an example.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
Snow emergencies and street cleaning
When do I have to move my car for snow or street cleaning?
Set by cities and towns. We could not confirm a statewide rule or open an official city page to give an example.
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 open an official city page to give an example.
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?
Fines for parking violations are set by cities and towns. State law says that once you pay the tow and storage costs, a towing service or storage yard must release your vehicle, and it must accept several payment types.
- A towing service or storage yard must accept cash, certified check, insurance check, money order, credit card or debit card.
- It may not charge an inspection fee to look at the vehicle or get items out.
- You are entitled to an itemized receipt, and a credit card fee may not be more than three percent.
- If you dispute the bill, state law has a process to get the vehicle released within 24 hours while a court decides.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
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General information, not legal advice. Local signs and ordinances always apply.
