Individuals applying for this placard must prove they are eligible for the Handicapped Parking Permit, by having an application form completed by their physician or physical therapist, which they then submit to Richmond Road Registry. This form will indicate if you are to receive a temporary or permanent placard. To qualify, an individual must be unable to walk more than 50 meters. There are three types of placards:

• Blue placards: issued to those with long-term disabilities (valid for five years)
• Blue placards: issued to those with Permanent disabilities (can be self-declared every five years without the medical personnel signature)
• Red placards: issued to those with disabilities that are temporary but will affect them for a period of three to twelve months. Also issued to visitors to Alberta who are in need. (Note: An out-of-province visitor may also use their valid parking placard from their home jurisdiction during their stay in Alberta.)

If parking privileges are abused, your parking placard may be canceled and your parking privileges revoked. Do not allow anyone else to use your parking placard and do not park in marked stalls unless you are exiting the vehicle.

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