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An individual with a disability that severely and permanently impairs mobility that requires the use of a private automobile for transportation. Non-drivers, such as children with qualifying disabilities are also eligible for consideration.
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Please follow the instructions, download the application and send it back to DOT.
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The New York City PPPD permit is a rectangular placard.
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Display your permit in full view on the driver's side dashboard.
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  1. in all "No Parking" zones except those marked as taxi stands;
  2. at "No Parking" or "No Standing" spaces authorized for doctors, press, diplomats, and government agencies;
  3. at all Parking meters (including muni-meters) without coin deposit;
  4. in "No Standing, Trucks Loading & Unloading" zones except for specified restricted hours and areas.
  1. in "No Stopping" zones;
  2. in "No Standing" zones other than those listed above;
  3. in front of fire hydrants, driveways, at bus stops, or in crosswalks.



Unlike the state permit, your city permit entitles you to park only in New York City.
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Your permit is valid until the expiration date printed on the permit (typically one year).
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Approximately six weeks before the scheduled expiration date, you will receive a notice asking: if you wish to renew; to verify that your information of record is still correct; and to submit copies of all current registrations for vehicles you wish printed on your permit. Your permit will be renewed upon request unless the City's certifying physician determined that your condition required a follow up. In that case, PPPD, before issuing you an annual permit for that year, will request that you be recertified by your own physician and that you be scheduled for a reassessment by an approved City physician.
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If, after receiving the permit, you need to switch temporarily to another vehicle that is not listed on your permit, complete a temporary vehicle change form. A temporary vehicle change will be considered only if you have 3 or fewer regular vehicles listed on your permit.
When you are permanently changing vehicles, complete a permanent vehicle change form. You may be required to mail copies of all current registrations for vehicles you wish printed on your permit .
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  1. report the loss or theft at the precinct nearest to the location where the incident occurred;
  2. obtain a police incident slip;
  3. complete a lost or stolen permit form;
  4. send us the police incident slip and the completed lost or stolen permit form.



If you have a New York City permit, send the original summons or notice of summons and and a copy of your city permit number to the Parking Violations address listed below:

The New York City Department of Finance
Advocacy Unit
66 John Street, 3rd floor
New York, N.Y. 10038

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If you need to reprint a permit application, you may do so by accessing your 'Activity History' from the City Disability Parking Permit Main Menu. This will bring up a list of all applications that you have submitted. Click on the application number corresponding to the application that you wish to reprint. A 'Reprint' button will be on the bottom of the screen which will bring up the selected application in another window in a printer-friendly format. This is only available for Permit Applications. For all other application types, click here for instructions.
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There are several ways: You may call the Parking Permits for People with Disabilities automated phone system at (718) 433-3100. Leave your name and address as instructed, and an application will be mailed to you within two business days.
If you have access to a fax machine, you may obtain fax back copies through this same automated phone system. (If you do not have a touch tone phone, please stay on the line and a PPPD customer service representative will assist you.)
To request an application in writing, send a letter to:

New York City Department of Transportation
Parking Permits for People with Disabilities (PPPD) Unit
30-30 Thomson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Long Island City, New York 11101-4008

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