handicapped parking

Reserved disability spaces

Handicapped parking refers to designated spaces reserved for people with disabilities, typically located near building entrances for easier access.

These spots are marked with the wheelchair symbol and require a permit or placard.

The term is giving way to *accessible parking* or *disability parking* as *handicapped* falls out of favor: She pulled into the handicapped parking spot and displayed her placard.

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  • reserved spotPre-claimed location awaiting arrival
  • blue zoneArea where people live longest
  • signMark conveying information
  • bluePrimary color; also sad
  • vanEnclosed cargo vehicle

wheelchairs · placard · hanging tag · special permit · curb cuts · permit · lift · striped · mobility scooters · symbol · ramp · crutches · mobility aid · walkers · bay · badge · space · fine

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Opposites
accessibility designation

handicapped parkingoverflow parking

Supplementary vehicle storage area

public parking · street parking · long-term parking

privilege and priority

handicapped parkingemployee parking

Reserved spaces for workers

Family

parking, parked, handicap, handicapped, handicaps, handicapping, handicapper, parkers, nonhandicapped

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G