§ 17-97. Handicapped parking.

(a)

Certain parking spaces in the downtown area of the city have been designated as reserved for parking by handicapped persons. It is anticipated that additional and/or different spaces will from time to time be designated as reserved for parking by handicapped persons. All of such spaces shall be clearly marked as being reserved for use by handicapped persons.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to park in any parking area reserved for the handicapped any motor vehicle which does not have one (1) of the following:

(1)

On the vehicle license plate the special decal authorized for handicapped persons by MCA 1972, § 27-19-56; or

(2)

On the vehicle dashboard the parking certificate bearing the international wheelchair logo authorized by such statute.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person to park in any parking area reserved for the handicapped any motor vehicle bearing such special decal and/or parking certificate which is not then driven or occupied by the handicapped person to whom such special decal or parking certificate was issued.

(d)

Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined such amount as designated by the mayor and board of aldermen from time to time.

(e)

This section shall be in addition and supplementary to all other ordinances concerning parking within the city. All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are not in conflict with the provisions of this section shall remain in full force and effect.

(Ord. of 1-7-86, §§ I—IV)

Cross reference

Health and sanitation, Ch. 13.