Valid Disability Placard / Plate Defense Under §41-1a-420 & §41-6a-1316
Utah Code §41-1a-420 issues disability placards/plates and §41-6a-1316 grants the holder the right to park in any space designated for the disabled and, in metered spaces in many jurisdictions including SLC and Provo, exempts the holder from time limits and meter fees for up to two hours beyond the posted limit (SLC Code §12.56.205 grants free metered parking for valid placard holders). Citations issued to a vehicle properly displaying a valid Utah placard or out-of-state equivalent are dismissed on production of the placard and registration.
Legal basis
Utah Code §41-1a-420; §41-6a-1316; SLC Code §12.56.205; ADA Title II
Sample appeal wording
Parking Hearing Officer [CITY], Utah RE: Citation #[CITATION] The vehicle was operated by/for a person with a valid Utah disability placard #[PLACARD_NUMBER] expiring [DATE] (copy attached). Under Utah Code §41-6a-1316 and [SLC Code §12.56.205 / local ordinance], the holder is exempt from [meter payment / time limits / the restriction cited]. A photograph showing the placard properly displayed at the time of citation is attached. I respectfully request dismissal. [NAME] / [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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