How to apply for a disabled parking disc
The applicant will have to appear before a screening panel.
Want to apply for a disabled parking disc, but have no idea where to start?
The Gauteng Provincial Association for Persons with Disabilities (GPAPD) is here to help you.
The non-profit organisation renders a wide range of services aimed at empowering persons with disabilities.
GPAPD access officer, Lesleigh Kardolus, said one of their key focuses includes assisting persons with physical disabilities to secure parking discs for the use of designated parking bays.
“Only a disabled parking disc issued by the Ekurhuleni Traffic Department is legal,” said Kardolus.
“Stickers that are purchased from other sources are not valid and users can be fined.”
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The process for the application for a disabled parking disc is as follows:
• The application form must be completed in full by the applicant, as well as his or her medical practitioner.
• The application should be accompanied by a medical certificate from a registered health professional, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or medical doctor.
• The applicant must then send the completed documents back to the GPAPD via fax or email, with a certified copy of the applicant’s ID document.
• Once the application forms are completed an application is lodged with GPAPD.
The applicant will then be required to appear before the GPAPD screening panel, which is informal and seeks to ensure that the applicant is genuine and that all the requirements are adhered to.
Once approved by the panel, the disc is obtained by GPAPD on behalf of the application and arrangements for delivery or collection is made (normally about three days thereafter).
The applicant does not need to go to the traffic department or wait in long queues.
A minimal negotiable cost to cover the travel and issue of the parking disc applies, should an applicant be unable to travel to the screening panel appointment for a valid reason, a home visit can be arranged at an added cost to cover the travelling cost.
• The disc is registered in the applicant’s name, identity number and can be used in any vehicle that the applicant is transported in or drives.
• The period for which the disc is issued depends on the nature and intensity of the disability and is determined based on the medical report and the recommendation of the screening panel.
Applications for Vehicle Adaption Rebates and Beach Permits are also assessed by the very capable Screening Panel.
Any person with a disability in Ekurhuleni who needs to apply for an official disabled parking disc can contact Kordolus on 011 425 4025 or on 011 838 3012.
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