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Disabled Parking in the City of Seattle
 Based on Washington State law, the City of Seattle allows on-street parking at no cost to holders of Disabled Parking Permits, which are issued by the State of Washington. The State Department of Licensing can issue disabled parking placards (either red-temporary or blue-permanent) and/or disabled parking license plates. Call the WA State Disabled Permit Program at (360) 902-3770, Option 5, or follow the link to find out more on:
State of Washington Disabled Parking web site
On-Street Parking In Business Areas
Disabled Parking Permit holders are allowed to park a vehicle being used to transport such person(s) at pay station or metered spaces free of charge, and for unlimited periods of time in parking areas which are otherwise time-restricted. All other parking restrictions remain in effect. These include peak-hour restrictions, or other restricted zones such as Passenger Load Zones, Commercial Load Zones, Carpool Parking and Car-Sharing Zones.
This privilege applies to all public thoroughfares where parking is permitted. However, it does not necessarily apply to parking lots and garages, even if government-operated, unless specific signage is posted indicating otherwise.
Residential Parking
Seattle residents who possess a valid Washington State Disabled Parking Permit may request installation (at no cost) of a disabled parking space adjacent to their residence subject to certain conditions. However, a space signed for disabled parking may be used by any vehicle with a valid Disabled Parking Permit and is not dedicated to the exclusive use by the requesting resident. The City of Seattle does not provide disabled parking spaces for businesses. Please contact SDOT at 684-5104 with any sign requests.
Some DO's and DON'Ts for using disabled parking permits:
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DO's...
Correct use of a disabled parking permit.
- Hang blue (permanent) or red (temporary) disabled parking placard on your rearview mirror so that expiration date can be seen.
- Have your State-issued identification card with you at all times and only use your own placard.
- Remove placard from rearview mirror while driving.
- Get your placard replaced immediately if lost or stolen.
- Return the placard to Washington State Department of Licensing office when no longer needed.
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DON'Ts...
Incorrect use/abuse of a disabled parking permit.
- Don't use someone else's permit (including a relative) unless the disabled person is in the vehicle at the time.
- Don't drive with permit hanging on rearview mirror.
- Don't use an expired placard or one registered to a person since deceased.
- Don't let anyone else use your permit including close family members and relatives unless they are driving you at the time.
- Don't park in zones or areas that prohibit stopping parking or standing of all vehicles or in zones that are reserved for special types of vehicles (e.g., passenger load zones).
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**Not a full set of rules and regulations. Please see the Washington State Department of Licensing for specific laws pertaining to parking.
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