Vehicle Code 22511.55
Summary:
Unless an applicant's disability is readily observable and uncontested, a certificate signed by an authorized health care practitioner attesting to the disability must be submitted to the department before a distinguishing placard is issued to a disable person or veteran. The certifying health care practitioner must retain information supporting the certificate and make such information available for inspection by the Medical Board upon request by the department. The DMV must maintain records of all information on an applicant's certification of disability and make such information available to law enforcement and parking control agencies upon request.
Data Origin:
Physician, surgeon, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, physician assistant, chiropractor, optometrist Parties Bound:
Physician, surgeon, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, physician assistant, chiropractor, optometrist, Department of Motor Vehicles Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : law enforcement purposes