(A) Scope of privilege. Any physically handicapped person who displays prominently upon the automobile parked by him or under his direction and for his use, the distinguishing certificate or insignia specified in this section shall be entitled to courtesy in the parking of such automobile and be relieved of any liability with respect to parking except as provided in § 72.02.
(B) Definition of physically handicapped. Physically handicapped as employed herein shall include any person who has sustained an amputation or permanent material disability of either or both arms or legs, or who has been otherwise permanently disabled in any manner rendering it difficult and burdensome for him to walk.
(C) Identifying certificate. The identifying certificate or insignia provided for herein shall be such as is issued by the Motor Vehicle Division in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of Minnesota, in accordance with rules and regulations of the Secretary of State, and upon application certified to by a qualified physician.
(D) Revocation. If the police of the city shall find that such certification or insignia is being used improperly, they shall report the same to their superior, who shall report such improper use to the Chief of Police, and the Chief of Police shall, in turn, report such improper use to the Motor Vehicle Division in the Department of Public Safety of the State of Minnesota, and the Commissioner of Public Safety may, in his discretion, remove the privilege.
(E) Penalty. Any person who is not physically handicapped and who exercises the privilege granted a physically handicapped person under division (A) above is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(F) Application. This section shall not apply to the State of Minnesota or to any of its departments or agencies.
('69 Code, § 5.21) (Ord. 538-5, eff. 1-8-76)