DOL redesigns disabled parking tabs

Published 11:18 pm Monday, June 29, 2009

The Department of Licensing (DOL) will start today issuing a redesigned disabled parking privilege license plate tab for use on specialty license plates.

The special tab can be used to make most types of specialty license plates function like a regular disabled parking (DP) license plate. They can’t be used on standard issue plates, regular disabled parking plates, rideshare plates, ham radio operator plates or on license plates that do not require annual renewal.

Individuals requesting the new yellow disabled parking tab also will receive a blue decal with the universal symbol of access and the phrase “Disabled Parking Privileges” in white letters. This decal, which is about six inches long, can be placed between the bolt holes on the bottom of the plate for added visibility. The use of this decal is optional. Changes were approved by the Washington State Patrol.