(A) Any physically handicapped person who displays prominently upon the automobile the distinguishing certificate or insignia specified in this section shall be entitled to park his or her vehicle in the zones designated for parking for the handicapped in public and private parking lots or along public streets in the city. The zones shall be established by the Council by resolution and shall be marked and designated by suitable signs.
(B) PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED as used in this section shall include any person who has sustained an amputation of permanent material disability of either or both arms or legs or who has been otherwise
permanently disabled in any manner making it difficult or burdensome for him or her to walk.
(C) As used in this section,
IDENTIFYING CERTIFICATE means the certificate issued by the Traffic Division of Public Safety pursuant to M.S. § 169.345, as it may be amended from time to time.
(D) If the police of the city shall find that such certificate or insignia is being improperly used, they shall report to the Motor Vehicle Division of the Department of Public Safety any such violation.
(E) No person shall park a motor vehicle in any zone signed for handicapped parking only, unless such motor vehicle is displaying an identifying certificate as provided for in division (C) of this section. In addition to any misdemeanor charge hereunder, any motor vehicle parked in violation of this section may be towed away, under the direction of an officer.
(F) Any person who is not physically handicapped and does not have the necessary certificate as required hereunder and who exercises the privileges granted to the physically handicapped under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(`89 Code, § 121.090) Penalty, see § 10.99