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CA Veh Code § 22508.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22508.5.

22508.5.  (a) A vehicle may park, for up to the posted time limit, in any parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or an inoperable parking payment center.(b) A vehicle may park without time limit in any parking space that does not have a posted time limit and that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable parking payment center, subject to any other applicable regulations regarding parking vehicles.(c) A local authority may limit parking to four hours for a parking space that does not have a posted time limit and that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or an inoperable parking payment center, if the local authority posts signs clearly providing notice of the time limitation applicable when that parking meter or parking payment center is inoperable.(d) If a parking space is regulated by a parking meter or parking payment center that cannot physically accept payment, a local authority shall not issue a citation for nonpayment of parking fees notwithstanding the fact that the parking meter or parking payment center may accept payment by other nonphysical means.(e) Except as provided in subdivision (c), a local authority shall not, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the parking of vehicles in a space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable parking payment center.(f) For purposes of this section:(1) “Inoperable parking meter” means a meter located next to and designated for an individual parking space that has become inoperable and cannot accept payment in any form or cannot register that a payment in any form has been made.(2) “Inoperable parking payment center” means an electronic parking meter or pay station serving one or more parking spaces that is closest to the space where a person has parked and that cannot accept payment in any form, cannot register that a payment in any form has been made, or cannot issue a receipt that is required to be displayed in a conspicuous location on or in the vehicle.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 210. (SB 1289) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Veh Code § 22509 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22509.

22509.  Local authorities within the reasonable exercise of their police powers may adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution providing that no person driving, or in control of, or in charge of, a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand on any highway unattended when upon any grade exceeding 3 percent within any business or residence district without blocking the wheels of the vehicle by turning them against the curb or by other means.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 22510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22510.

22510.  (a) Local authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the parking or standing of vehicles on designated streets or highways within their jurisdiction, or portions thereof, for the purpose of snow removal. The ordinance or resolution shall not be effective until the street or highway, or portion thereof, has been sign-posted in accordance with the uniform standards and specifications of the Department of Transportation, or until the local authorities have caused to be posted in a conspicuous place at each entrance to the street or highway, a notice not less than 17 inches by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height, setting forth the days parking is prohibited. The signs shall, at a minimum, be placed on each affected street or highway, at the boundary of the local authority, and at the beginning and end of each highway or highway segment included in that area. No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, within the area marked by signs, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a traffic or peace officer.(b) No ordinance or resolution authorized by subdivision (a) which affects a state highway shall be effective until it is submitted to, and approved by, the Department of Transportation.(c) The Department of Transportation, with respect to state highways, may restrict the parking or standing of vehicles for purposes of snow removal. The restrictions shall not be effective until the highway, or portion thereof, has been posted with signs in accordance with the uniform standards and specifications of the department. No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, within the area marked by parking restriction signs, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a traffic or peace officer.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 692, Sec. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.1.

22511.1.  (a) A person shall not park or leave standing a vehicle in a stall or space designated pursuant to Section 22511 unless the vehicle is connected for electric charging purposes.(b) A person shall not obstruct, block, or otherwise bar access to parking stalls or spaces described in subdivision (a) except as provided in subdivision (a).(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 274, Sec. 2. (AB 475) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.2.

22511.2.  (a) A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or a parking space designated as a future electric vehicle charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by a local jurisdiction.(b) An accessible parking space with an access aisle served by electric vehicle supply equipment or an accessible parking space with an aisle designated as a future electric vehicle charging space shall count as at least two standard automobile parking spaces for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by a local jurisdiction.(c) This section does not modify the approval requirements for an electric vehicle charging station pursuant to Section 65850.7 of the Government Code.(d) The following definitions apply for purposes of this section:(1) “Electric vehicle supply equipment” has the same definition as that term is used in the latest published version of the California Electrical Code, that is in effect, and applies to any level or capacity of supply equipment installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the electric vehicle.(2) “Electric vehicle charging space” means a space designated by a local jurisdiction for charging electric vehicles.(3) “Local jurisdiction” means a city, including a charter city, county, or city and county.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 819, Sec. 2. (AB 1100) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.3.

22511.3.  (a) A veteran displaying special license plates issued under Section 5101.3, 5101.4, 5101.5, 5101.6, or 5101.8 may park his or her motor vehicle, weighing not more than 6,000 pounds gross weight, without charge, in a metered parking space.(b) Nothing in this section restricts the rights of a person displaying either a special identification license plate issued pursuant to Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to Section 22511.55 or 22511.59.(c) (1) This section does not exempt a vehicle displaying special license plates issued under Section 5101.3, 5101.4, 5101.5, 5101.6, or 5101.8 from compliance with any other state law or ordinance, including, but not limited to, vehicle height restrictions, zones that prohibit stopping, parking, or standing of all vehicles, parking time limitations, street sweeping, restrictions of the parking space to a particular type of vehicle, or the parking of a vehicle that is involved in the operation of a street vending business.(2) This section does not authorize a vehicle displaying special license plates issued under Section 5101.3, 5101.4, 5101.5, 5101.6, or 5101.8 to park in a state parking facility that is designated only for state employees.(3) This section does not authorize a vehicle displaying special license plates issued under Section 5101.3, 5101.4, 5101.5, 5101.6, or 5101.8 to park during time periods other than the normal business hours of, or the maximum time allotted by, a state or local authority parking facility.(4) This section does not require the state or a local authority to designate specific parking spaces for vehicles displaying special license plates issued under Section 5101.3, 5101.4, 5101.5, 5101.6, or 5101.8.(d) A local authority’s compliance with subdivision (a) is solely contingent upon the approval of its governing body.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 588, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.5.

22511.5.  (a) (1) A disabled person or disabled veteran displaying special license plates issued under Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued under Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 is allowed to park for unlimited periods in any of the following zones:(A) In any restricted zone described in paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 21458 or on streets upon which preferential parking privileges and height limits have been given pursuant to Section 22507.(B) In any parking zone that is restricted as to the length of time parking is permitted as indicated by a sign erected pursuant to a local ordinance.(2) A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park in any metered parking space without being required to pay parking meter fees.(3) This subdivision does not apply to a zone for which state law or ordinance absolutely prohibits stopping, parking, or standing of all vehicles, or which the law or ordinance reserves for special types of vehicles, or to the parking of a vehicle that is involved in the operation of a street vending business.(b) A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park a motor vehicle displaying a special disabled person license plate or placard issued by a foreign jurisdiction with the same parking privileges authorized in this code for any motor vehicle displaying a special license plate or a distinguishing placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 478, Sec. 11. (AB 2777) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.56 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.56.

22511.56.  (a) A person using a distinguishing placard issued under Section 22511.55 or 22511.59, or a special license plate issued under Section 5007, for parking as permitted by Section 22511.5 shall, upon request of a peace officer or person authorized to enforce parking laws, ordinances, or regulations, present identification and evidence of the issuance of that placard or plate to that person, or that vehicle if the plate was issued pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 5007.(b) Failure to present the requested identification and evidence of the issuance of that placard or plate shall be a rebuttable presumption that the placard or plate is being misused and that the associated vehicle has been parked in violation of Section 22507.8, or has exercised a disabled person’s parking privilege pursuant to Section 22511.5.(c) In addition to any other applicable penalty for the misuse of a placard, the officer or parking enforcement person may confiscate a placard being used for parking purposes that benefit a person other than the person to whom the placard was issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. A placard lawfully used by a person transporting a disabled person pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 4461 may not be confiscated.(d) In addition to any other applicable penalty for the misuse of a special license plate issued under Section 5007, a peace officer may confiscate the plate being used for parking purposes that benefit a person other than the person to whom the plate was issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.(e) After verification with the Department of Motor Vehicles that the user of the placard or plate is not the registered owner of the placard or plate, the appropriate agency that confiscated the placard or plate shall notify the department of the placard or plate number and the department shall cancel the placard or plate. A placard or plate canceled by the department pursuant to this subdivision may be destroyed by the agency that confiscated the placard or plate.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 203, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.57 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.57.

22511.57.  A local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the parking or standing of a vehicle on streets or highways or in a parking stall or space in a privately or publicly owned or operated offstreet parking facility within its jurisdiction when the vehicle displays, in order to obtain special parking privileges, a distinguishing placard or special license plate, issued pursuant to Section 5007, 22511.55, or 22511.59, and any of the following conditions are met:(a) The records of the Department of Motor Vehicles for the identification number assigned to the placard or license plate indicate that the placard or license plate has been reported as lost, stolen, surrendered, canceled, revoked, or expired, or was issued to a person who has been reported as deceased for a period exceeding 60 days.(b) The placard or license plate is displayed on a vehicle that is not being used to transport, and is not in the reasonable proximity of, the person to whom the license plate or placard was issued or a person who is authorized to be transported in the vehicle displaying that placard or license plate.(c) The placard or license plate is counterfeit, forged, altered, or mutilated.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 341, Sec. 3. (SB 565) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.58 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.58.

22511.58.  (a) Upon a request to the department by a local public law enforcement agency or local agency responsible for the administration or enforcement of parking regulations, the department shall make available to the requesting agency any information contained in a physician’s certificate submitted to the department as part of the application for a disabled person’s parking privileges, substantiating the disability of a person applying for or who has been issued a parking placard pursuant to Section 22511.55. The department shall not provide the information specified in this subdivision to any private or other third-party parking citation processing agency.(b) Local authorities may establish a review board or panel, which shall include a qualified physician or medical authority, for purposes of reviewing information contained in the applications for special parking privileges and the certification of qualifying disabilities for persons residing within the jurisdiction of the local authority. Any findings or determinations by a review board or panel under this section indicating that an application or certification is fraudulent or lacks proper certification may be transmitted to the department or other appropriate authorities for further review and investigation.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1033, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.6.

22511.6.  (a) The Department of Motor Vehicles may cancel or revoke a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 in any of the following events:(1) When the department is satisfied that the placard was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued.(2) When the department determines that the required fee has not been paid and the fee is not paid upon reasonable notice and demand.(3) When the placard could have been refused when last issued or renewed.(4) When the department determines that the owner of the placard has committed any offense described in Section 4461 or 4463, involving the placard to be canceled or revoked.(5) When the department determines that the owner of the placard is deceased.(b) Whenever the Department of Motor Vehicles cancels or revokes a distinguishing placard, the owner or person in possession of the placard shall immediately return the placard to the department.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1149, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.7.

22511.7.  (a) In addition to Section 22511.8 for offstreet parking, a local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, designate onstreet parking spaces for the exclusive use of a vehicle that displays either a special identification license plate issued pursuant to Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to Section 22511.55 or 22511.59.(b) (1) Whenever a local authority so designates a parking space, it shall be indicated by blue paint on the curb or edge of the paved portion of the street adjacent to the space. In addition, the local authority shall post immediately adjacent to and visible from the space a sign consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background.(2) The sign required pursuant to paragraph (1) shall clearly and conspicuously state the following: “Minimum Fine $250.” This paragraph applies only to signs for parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and signs that are replaced on or after July 1, 2008.(3) If the loading and unloading area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans is to be marked by a border and hatched lines, the border shall be painted blue and the hatched lines shall be painted a suitable contrasting color to the parking space. Blue or white paint is preferred. In addition, within the border the words “No Parking” shall be painted in white letters no less than 12 inches high. This paragraph applies only to parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and painting that is done on or after July 1, 2008.(c) This section does not restrict the privilege granted to disabled persons and disabled veterans by Section 22511.5.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 200, Sec. 13. (SB 734) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.85 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.85.

22511.85.  A vehicle, identified with a special license plate issued pursuant to Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to Section 22511.55 or 22511.59, which is equipped with a lift, ramp, or assistive equipment that is used for the loading and unloading of a person with a disability may park in not more than two adjacent stalls or spaces on a street or highway or in a public or private off-street parking facility if the equipment has been or will be used for loading or unloading a person with a disability, and if there is no single parking space immediately available on the street or highway or within the facility that is suitable for that purpose, including, but not limited to, when there is not sufficient space to operate a vehicle lift, ramp, or assistive equipment, or there is not sufficient room for a person with a disability to exit the vehicle or maneuver once outside the vehicle.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 179, Sec. 221. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.9.

22511.9.  Every new or replacement sign installed on or after January 1, 1992, relating to parking privileges for disabled persons shall refer to “disabled persons” rather than “physically handicapped persons” or any other similar term, whenever such a reference is required on a sign.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 928, Sec. 28. Effective October 14, 1991.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.95 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.95.

22511.95.  All new or replacement signs installed on or after July 1, 2008, relating to parking privileges for disabled persons shall refer to “persons with disabilities” rather than “disabled persons” or any other similar term, whenever the reference is required on the sign.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 413, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.10.

22511.10.  The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following:(a) Two and one-half million Californians suffer from some form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Those persons who are not in wheelchairs have difficulty walking long distances.(b) Encouraging those with physical disabilities to engage in activities outside of the home promotes better health and self-esteem, thereby lowering health costs.(c) Placing disabled person parking spaces closest to the main entrances of buildings does not cost taxpayers, but provides accessibility to the physically disabled.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting Section 22511.11, to direct the Office of the State Architect to propose regulations that require disabled person parking spaces to be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible entrance or exit of a building or parking facility.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1187, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Veh Code § 22511.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 9 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking|Section 22511.11.

22511.11.  (a) The Office of the State Architect shall propose regulations specifying the location of disabled person parking stalls or spaces designated pursuant to Section 22511.8, for parking facilities constructed or reconstructed pursuant to a building permit issued on or after October 1, 1993. In specifying the placement of those stalls or spaces near buildings or facilities and within parking structures, consideration shall be given to the special access needs of disabled persons.(b) The Office of the State Architect shall submit the regulations proposed pursuant to subdivision (a) to the State Building Standards Commission on or before July 1, 1993, for approval, adoption, and publication in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1187, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)