303.28 STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PRIVILEGES FOR PERSONS WITH A MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT.
   (a)   Any person whose vehicle properly displays a valid, unexpired special registration plate or removable windshield placard may park the vehicle for unlimited periods of time in parking zones unrestricted as to length of parking time permitted: provided, that this privilege does not mean that the vehicle may park in any zone where stopping, standing or parking is prohibited or which creates parking zones for special types of vehicles or which prohibits parking during heavy traffic periods during specified rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard. To the extent any provision of any ordinance of any political subdivision of this State is contrary to the provisions of this section, the provisions of this section take precedence and apply.
   (b)   The parking privileges provided for in this section apply only during those times when the vehicle is being used for the loading or unloading of a person with a mobility impairment. Any person who knowingly exercises, or attempts to exercise, these privileges at a time when the vehicle is not being used for the loading or unloading of a person with a mobility impairment is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon first conviction thereof, in addition to any other penalty he or she may otherwise incur, shall be fined one hundred dollars; upon second conviction thereof, in addition to any other penalty he or she may otherwise incur, shall be fined three hundred dollars; and upon third and subsequent convictions thereof, in addition to any other penalty he or she may otherwise incur, shall be fined five hundred dollars.
   (c)   Any person whose vehicle does not display a valid, special registration plate or removable windshield placard may not stop, stand or park a motor vehicle in an area designated, zoned or marked for accessible parking with signs or instructions displaying the international symbol of access, either by itself or with explanatory text. The signs may be mounted on a post or a wall in front of the accessible parking space and instructions may appear on the ground or pavement, but use of both methods is preferred. Accessible parking spaces for vans having an eight-foot adjacent access aisle should be designated as "van accessible" but may be used by any vehicle displaying a valid special registration plate or removable windshield placard. These spaces are intended solely for persons with a mobility impairment, as defined in this section: provided, that any person in the act of transporting a person with a mobility impairment as defined in this section, may stop, stand or park a motor vehicle not displaying a special registration plate or removable windshield placard in the area designated for accessible parking by the international symbol of access for the limited purposes of loading or unloading a passenger with a mobility impairment: provided, however, that the vehicle shall be promptly moved after the completion of this limited purpose.
   (d)   Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined one hundred dollars; upon second conviction thereof, in addition to any other penalty he or she may otherwise incur, shall be fined two hundred dollars; and upon third and subsequent convictions thereof, in addition to any other penalty he or she may otherwise incur, shall be fined five hundred dollars.
(Ord. 2007-12. Passed 9-17-07.)