Disability parking permit
Australian disability parking permits allow a vehicle to be parked in spaces where the international symbol of access is displayed.
The parked vehicle must be being used to transport the permit holder.
Who is this for
People with a disability and organisations that provide transport to people with a disability.
Individuals
If you meet the following conditions you can apply for a disabled parking permit.
- A permanent physical impairment or a temporary impairment that is likely to continue for more than six months
- The impairment severely restricts speed of movement
- The impairment significantly inhibits ability to access public transport
Organisations
If your organisation provides transport to at least four people with a disability you can apply for a disabled parking permit.
Apply - individual
1. Application form
Complete the application for a disability parking permit - for individuals (160.5 KB PDF).
2. Medical practitioner
Present the application form to a medical practitioner to complete and sign the relevant sections.
3. Lodge and pay
Return the application to a Service SA customer service centre with the fee.
Apply - organisation
1. Application form
Complete the application for a disability parking permit - for organisations (201.3 KB PDF)
2. Declaration
Complete and sign the declaration that the permit will only be used when transporting people with a disability.
3. Lodge and pay
Return the application to a Service SA customer service centre with the fee.
Renew or replace
Australian disability parking permits are issued for up to five years. Approximately six weeks prior to the expiry of the permit, a form to renew will be sent to the permit holder.
Renewal options
- Online if you have a mySA GOV account
- Phone 13 10 84 and pay by VISA or Mastercard
- Post the renewal form and fee (cheque/money order) to:
- in person at any Service SA customer service centre.
Service SA
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001
Replacing
- Online if you have a mySA GOV account
- Post the application for a replacement disability parking permit (106.8 KB PDF) to:
- In person at any Service SA customer service centre.
Service SA
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001
The new permit will be posted taking approximately two weeks.
A temporary disabled parking permit is not issued for more than one year and cannot be renewed.
Cancel a permit
A disability parking permit can be cancelled if the holder is no longer eligible or the permit has been misused.
If the permit is no longer needed please advise Service SA by email ServiceSA@sa.gov.au or phone 13 10 84 (Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 6.00 pm).
Cost
| Disabled persons parking permit | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| One year or temporary permit | $13.00 | |
| Five years | $23.00 | |
Permit conditions
Disability parking permits allow a vehicle to be parked in spaces where the international symbol of access is displayed.
Some parking spaces for permit holders will have time limits displayed on a sign.
Permits are only to be used when:
- The vehicle is being used to transport the permit holder
- The vehicle is being used by an organisation providing transport services to people with a disability
- The permit is displayed so the permit number and expiry date are clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle
Hang the permit from the rear vision mirror or display on the passenger side of the dashboard for clear visibility.
Parking concessions
Time limit concessions are available to disability parking permit holders.
Where no disability spaces are available or where a sign or meter shows a specific time limit, the following concessions apply for permit holders:
- Less than 30 minutes, the time limit is 30 minutes
- 30 minutes or more but less than one hour, the time limit is two hours
- More than one hour, the time limit is double the period indicated
Contact Service SA
Online
Only send general enquiries online. Service SA will respond within three working days.
If the matter is urgent or is specifically about your current licence or registration, please phone or visit a customer service centre instead.
Phone
- Registration and driver's licences - 13 10 84 (8.00 am to 6.00 pm)
- Overseas callers - +61 8 8463 3490
Post
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001
In person
Related information
Other websites
Australian disability parking scheme - Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
