Temporary Maine Handicap Parking Passes To Be Issued By Medical Providers Under New Law
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A new bill, expected to become a law in September 2011 after the current Legislature adjourns, will allow doctors, physicians’ assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses in Maine to provide certain patients with temporary, 21-day handicapped parking placards.
The idea behind this bill was first thought of by Waterville police Chief Joseph Massey and was introduced to the Legislature by state Rep. Thomas R.W. Longstaff, D-Waterville.
Under this impending law, medical professionals will be able to issue the temporary, 21-day parking passes to patients who are recovering from surgical or other medical procedures and therefore need to park close to pharmacies or doctors’ offices in order to obtain their medication.
According to Rep. Longstaff, the method for issuing these interim handicapped placards is currently being determined. One option is for medical providers to print passes for patients to place on their dashboards or rearview mirrors.
This new bill, which is expected to alleviate the stress and burden of applying for permanent handicapped parking cards, passed both the House and Senate.
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