(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave standing any vehicle in a stall or space designed for physically handicapped persons, if, immediately adjacent to and visible from such stall or space, there is posted a sign known as the international wheelchair symbol consisting of a profile view of a stylized wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background, unless the driver of the car is disabled.
(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISABLED. A physical condition requiring the use of a wheelchair, artificial limb, crutch, cane or walker, or having a physical disease making it difficult or impossible to walk more than 25 feet without shortness of breath or danger of impairment of health. A certificate by a person licensed to practice the healing arts in this state shall be acceptance by the city as evidence under this section.
(C) A driver of a vehicle used in transporting such handicapped persons and actually so engaged at the time may park in such spaces.
(`94 Code, § 72.15) Penalty, see § 70.99
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