Q: How can I apply for a handicapped parking permit?
Residents must have a current "Permanent" NJ State Handicapped license plate or placard, and a note from the applicant's doctor. Applicants can contact the Prospect Park Police Department at 973-790-7900, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for information or to pick up an application (Police Department location is 106 Brown Avenue on the North 10th Street side).
Q: What documents do I need to have when I apply for a handicapped parking space? Applicants should complete the
Application for Handicap Parking Space as thoroughly as possible and deliver it to the Prospect Park Police Department with the following documents:
- Doctor's note, on official letterhead, recommending a handicapped parking space for the applicant as well as the justification of the recommendation.
- Copy of the applicant's NJ Division of Motor Vehicles handicapped identification card
- Copy of the applicant's current handicapped parking placard
- Copy of the vehicle registration of the vehicle listed in the application
Q: What is a Personal Specific Handicap Parking Space?
A Personal Specific Handicap Parking Space allows only the person and motor vehicle for which a valid permit was issued by Prospect Park to have exclusive parking access to the designated handicap parking space.
Q: How would my personal specific handicap parking space be marked only for my use?
The location approved to have a personal specific handicap parking space is marked with a traditional handicap parking sign as well as a second sign with your Prospect Park issued permit number and a statement prohibiting use by other handicapped persons. The Prospect Park issued permit number will also be printed on a placard to be displayed within the vehicle while it is parked in the designated area so as to be seen from the middle of the street.
Q: How much does a handicapped parking space cost?
There is no renewal required for a general handicapped parking space. For a specific personal handicapped parking space, there is a $10 application fee and a $50 annual permit fee, payable with cash or check (made out to the Borough of Prospect Park).
Q: Do I need to apply to renew my handicapped parking space?
There is no renewal required for a general handicapped parking space. Specific personal handicapped parking spaces must be renewed annually. The term for the specific handicapped parking space is from March Is' to the last day of February. Applications to renew the specific handicapped parking space must be submitted your application for renewal by November 30th, there is a $10 late fee. If a personal specific handicapped parking permit is not renewed, the signs will be removed and designated areas will return to regular parking. In the event, an applicant re-applies for a personal specific handicapped parking space after the signs were removed and the area returned to regular parking, there will be a $50 assessment cost in addition to the annual permit fee and late fee.
Q: What happens if I move, change vehicles, or no longer have a need for the handicapped parking space?
If you move, change vehicle, or no longer need a handicapped parking space, you must notify the Prospect Park Police Department within thirty (30) days. Individuals who were issued a personal specific handicapped parking space will be imposed a $50 penalty if they fail to notify the Prospect Park Police Department within 30 days.