§ 70-535. Use of parking spaces for physically disabled persons.

(a)

Whenever authorized signs are erected designating an area for parking for physically disabled persons, no person shall stop a vehicle within that marked area unless that vehicle bears and properly displays a valid distinguishing plate or card issued pursuant to RSMo § 301.071 or 301.142, as amended, or, if the owner of the vehicle is a nonresident of the state, a valid duly registered equivalent license plate or card issued by the state, county or other place of which the owner is a resident.

(b)

Any owner or operator of a vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than $75.00.

(c)

It shall be a full and complete defense that an occupant of the vehicle otherwise illegally parked qualified at the time of parking for a distinguishing license plate or card as described subsection (a) of this section.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 34.214; Ord. No. 53660, 2-5-82; Ord. No. 56381, 8-16-84; No. 59966, 9-11-86; Ord. No. 931216, 12-16-93; Ord. No. 160589 , § 2, 8-18-16)