Okla. Admin. Code § 260:135-7-157

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 260:135-7-157 - Physically disabled persons

(a)Free plate available to qualifying persons. A special tag displaying a stylized human figure may be ordered at no charge. For an additional fee, an eligible applicant may apply for a duplicate license plate for display on the front of applicant's vehicle. The applicant must have a Disabled Parking Permit from Service Oklahoma to qualify for this plate. Special parking privileges may be extended to a physically disabled person who displays a five-year placard, a temporary placard, or a physically disabled license plate, on a motor vehicle, operated by or under the direction and for the use of the physically disabled person, pursuant to statute.

(1)Procedure for obtaining certification from Service Oklahoma. To receive the Disabled Parking Permit, an application may be obtained from Service Oklahoma. The application must be completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine.

(2)Procedure for ordering license plate. To order the tag, a completed Application for Handicapped Plate must be submitted to Service Oklahoma.

(3)Renewal. The handicapped plate will be renewed by Service Oklahoma.

(b)Special registration rate may apply. If a vehicle is modified as a direct result of the physical disability of the owner, or of a relative of the owner within the second degree of consanguinity, a special registration may be available. The disabled individual must qualify for a Service Oklahoma Disabled Parking Permit. The vehicle modification must be permanent, and of a nature that could not be considered standard equipment, or normal, optional, vehicle equipment. Examples of qualifying modifications are hand controls, raised foot pedals, or wheelchair lifts. Vehicle modification eligibility determinations will be made by Service Oklahoma.

(c)Procedure for obtaining special rate. An applicant for the special rate must complete an affidavit describing the modification made to the vehicle and listing the applicable Service Oklahoma insignia number, recipient's name, and recipient's relationship to the vehicle owner.

Okla. Admin. Code § 260:135-7-157

Transferred from 710:60-3-170 by HB 3419 (2022), eff. 5/19/2022

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 24, September 1, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023