Disability parking permits

Australian Disability Parking Scheme

The Australian Disability Parking Scheme includes a nationally recognised Australian Disability Parking Permit.

Your Australian Disability Parking Scheme permit must be displayed on your car windscreen. It allows you to receive an extra time in a metered parking space. Please note: you must still pay the full amount for the original parking time).

Permit applications for members of the scheme are managed through State authorities. In Tasmania, this is managed by the Transport Access Scheme (TAS). TAS assists people with a life-long permanent and severe disabilities which affect mobility.

An Australian Disability Parking Permit allows TAS members to:

• use disability parking spots
• have extra time in areas controlled by parking signs. This includes parking meters.

Non-TAS members can apply for Temporary Australian Disability Parking Permits. You can apply through major metropolitan councils.

More information on the two categories of permit available is listed below.

Permanent disabilities

If you have a permanent disability which severely impacts your mobility you can apply for a Australian Disability Parking Permit. You can apply using a confidential application form. These are available from any Service Tasmania office.

For more information, please visit the Tasmanian Government Transport Services website.

Using an Australian Disability Parking Permit

The permit must only be displayed when the vehicle is being used to transport the permit holder.

It must be displayed so all details are clearly visible through the front windscreen.

Parking is not permitted in restricted locations, which are indicated by red signs. This includes:

• clearways
• loading zones
• no stopping zones
• taxi only areas
• bus zones
• permit zones.

You may receive a parking fine if you don't meet the conditions.

Temporary disabilities

You can apply for a temporary permit if:

• you have a significant disability that restricts your mobility
• and the disability isn't permanent, but is not likely to improve within six months.

The City of Hobart's temporary permits are recognised state-wide. You can apply for a permit by completing and submitting the online form.

You are required to provide a medical report(PDF, 49KB) with your application. It must be completed by a qualified health professional.

Parking zones for people with disabilities

An Australian Disability Parking Permit allows you to park in a parking bay reserved for people with disabilities. You can park there for the specified time limit only.

This is an example of parking signs which show that the parking bay is reserved for disability parking permit holders:

Learn more about our accessibility and parking concession options on the accessible transport and parking page.