Hashtag: #DisabledParkingPermits
City Streamlines Disabled Parking Permit Process
The City of Hamilton is “streamlining the application process for its disabled parking permits by issuing permits for one to five years, depending on the expiration date of the accompanying medical certificate.” A spokesperson said, “Currently, permit owners must reapply every year for a new disabled parking permit, regardless of when... Read more of this article
Stop Using Disabled Parking Bays Without Permit
The City of Hamilton said that they “will be cracking down on motorists who park in disabled parking bays without a Disabled Parking Permit,” and reminded the public that “this is a ticketable offence with a $75 penalty.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising the motoring public that they will be cracking... Read more of this article
City Installing Additional Disabled Parking Bays
The City of Hamilton is installing an additional 28 disabled parking bays throughout the City, bringing the total number to 73. A spokesperson said, “On November 12th this year, the City of Hamilton participated in the Purple Tuesday campaign, a global campaign to raise awareness for the importance of the disabled person’s contribution to the... Read more of this article
Increased Disabled Parking On ‘Purple Tuesday’
The City of Hamilton will be temporarily increasing the number of disabled parking bays as part of the Purple Tuesday initiative taking place next Tuesday, November 12th. A spokesperson said, “Purple Tuesday is a UK-based initiative started in 2018 with the sole aim being to increase awareness and the value of disabled shoppers. The City will... Read more of this article
Public Asked To Respect Disabled Parking Bays
The City of Hamilton will tomorrow [Dec 3] recognize the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities by supporting the Government’s Disability Advisory Council [DAC] in a public proclamation. The public is invited to assemble at the Flag Pole on Front Street at 11am Thursday to join Government dignitaries, staff from Ageing and Disability Services... Read more of this article
“We Recognize Importance Of Disabled Parking”
Following a police vehicle being parked in a disabled parking spot in Hamilton today [Sept 14], the police said the officer parked there while responding to an emergency call about an assault, and said they “recognize the importance of disabled parking and apologize for the inconvenience that may have been caused.” A reader emailed in the... Read more of this article
Corporation Explain $25 Disabled Parking Permit
The Corporation of Hamilton said they used to issue disabled parking permits for free, however recently implemented a $25 annual fee as since 2008 they “have seen a more than 100% increase in the number of requests for disabled permits as well as an increase in complaints regarding the abuse of the system because the permits are free.” Bernews... Read more of this article
