Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 46 Motor Vehicles - Section 46.61.581 Parking spaces for persons with disabilities -- Indication, access -- Failure, penalty

§ 46.61.581. Parking spaces for persons with disabilities -- Indication, access -- Failure, penalty

A parking space or stall for a person with a disability shall be indicated by a vertical sign with the international symbol of access, whose colors are white on a blue background, described under RCW 70.92.120. The sign may include additional language such as, but not limited to, an indication of the amount of the monetary penalty defined in RCW 46.16.381 for parking in the space without a valid permit.

Failure of the person owning or controlling the property where required parking spaces are located to erect and maintain the sign is a class 2 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW for each parking space that should be so designated. The person owning or controlling the property where the required parking spaces are located shall ensure that the parking spaces are not blocked or made inaccessible, and failure to do so is a class 2 civil infraction.

[2005 c 390 § 1; 1998 c 294 § 2; 1988 c 74 § 1; 1984 c 154 § 4.]

Notes:
     Intent -- Application -- Severability -- 1984 c 154: See notes following RCW 46.16.381.

Accessible parking spaces required: RCW 70.92.140.

Special parking for persons with disabilities--Unauthorized use: RCW 46.16.381. Sections:  Previous  46.61.530  46.61.535  46.61.540  46.61.560  46.61.570  46.61.575  46.61.577  46.61.581  46.61.582  46.61.583  46.61.585  46.61.587  46.61.590  46.61.600  46.61.605  Next

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