KRS §189.456 — Disability Placard Meter and Time-Limit Exemption
Kentucky Revised Statute §189.456 provides that a vehicle properly displaying an accessible-parking placard or plate is exempt from parking-meter fees and parking-time limits on public streets and in public lots, when used by or transporting the placard holder. KRS §189.459 creates penalties for placard misuse but expressly preserves the exemption for valid use. Federal ADA Title II overlays additional protection. Citations for expired meter or over-time on a properly placarded vehicle are facially invalid statewide.
Legal basis
KRS §189.456; KRS §189.459; KRS §189.4555; 42 U.S.C. §12132 (ADA Title II)
Sample appeal wording
TO: [City] Parking Violations Bureau / Revenue Commission RE: Citation [TICKET_NUMBER] — Disability Parking Exemption I request dismissal under KRS §189.456, which exempts vehicles displaying a valid accessible-parking placard or plate from parking-meter fees and parking-time limitations on public streets and in public lots. My vehicle ([PLATE]) displayed valid placard #[NUMBER] (issued [DATE], expires [DATE]) on [VIOLATION_DATE]. I am the placard holder / I was transporting the placard holder ([NAME]). The citation for [meter expired / over-time] is barred by KRS §189.456 and 42 U.S.C. §12132. Evidence: (1) DMV placard registration; (2) doctor's authorization; (3) photo of placard displayed. Signed, [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- KRS §189.456
- KRS §189.459
- Americans with Disabilities Act Title II