PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PARKING
ACCESS ACT OF 1993
P.L. 8-35
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 07, 1994 ALL OPEN OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS SHALL
PROVIDE PARKING SPACES FOR USE BY MOTOR VEHICLES WHICH TRANSPORT
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS. ALL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ENTITIES MUST COMPLY
WITH THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SIGNED BY GOVERNOR LORENZO I.
DELEON GUERRERO, JANUARY 07, 1994.
WHO IS COVERED BY THE ACT?
1. Qualified individuals with disabilities who meet one or more of the definitions; and
2. Private and public entities which operate parking facilities
DEFINITION OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES UNDER THIS ACT:
A person with a disability that has a mental or physical impairment or combination of both
consisting of:
a. loss of both lower legs;
b. loss of normal or full use of the arms, legs or sight to sufficiently make up a serious
disability;
c. is so seriously disabled that the person cannot move without the aid of crutches, brace,
or a wheelchair;
d. loss of both hands
e. suffers from lung disease to such an extent that forced breathing volume, when
measured is less than one liter per second; and
f. impairment by heart disease to the extent that the person’s functional limitations are
classified as class III or IV under standards accepted by the American Heart Association.
WHO MAY OBTAIN A PLACARD?
Qualified individuals with Disabilities as defined under this Act and Organizations and agencies
involved in the transportation of persons with disabilities.
ARE TEMPORARY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Yes, any person who is temporarily disabled for a period of less than six months may apply for a
temporary special identification placard and may be renewed for another six (6) months.
ISSUANCE
The Division of Motor Vehicle under the Department of Public Safety is authorized to issue and
revoke Special Identification Placard and may require the applicant to submit a certificate signed
by a physician, surgeon or other qualified medical practitioner, substantiating the disability.
Effective April 4,1994, qualified individuals with disabilities may apply for a placard and
identification card al the Division of Motor Vehicle, Department of Public Safety.
OFF·ISLAND SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION PLACARD OR LICENSE PLATE POLICY
Qualified individuals who are relocating; visiting or traveling on business to the CNMI may use
their valid special identification placard or special identification license plate issued by another
jurisdiction with the same privileges.
EXISTING DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES MUST CONFORM TO THE ACT
Signs erected by owners or operators of private parking facilities to reserve parking for persons
with disabilities prior to the passage of this Act shall be altered or replaced to comply with the
requirements of this Act and other applicable law within one (1) year from the dale this Act
becomes law.
NEW CONSTRUCTION & ALTERED PARKING FACILITIES
All existing, new construction and altered parking facilities must comply with both the ADA
Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Persons With Disabilities Parking Access Act minimum
standards.
RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
Both the owner and driver of the vehicle that has illegally parked in a designated parking space
arc responsible, unless the court determines otherwise.
VIOLATION: ARE THERE ANY FEES OR PENALTIES FOR NON·COMPLIANCE OF THE
LAWS?
There's a $150.00 fine for violators (illegal parking) under the Persons with Disabilities Parking
Access Act. Other charges may include tow and storage fees. Parking facility owners must first
call the Department of Public Safety if someone has illegally parked at a designated accessible
parking space without displaying a valid placard, Owners may also cause to remove the
unauthorized vehicle by calling a towing company.
ENFORCEMENT
The Department of Public Safety's Police Officers have the authority to enforce P.L. 8-35,
however; the Department of Justice and individuals with disabilities have the authority to enforce
the ADA. The Department of Public Safety's Peace Officers are authorize to issue citation to
parking Violators. Effective April 4th, 1994, vehicles parked at designated accessible parking
spaces without displaying a placard will be cited and fined $150.00 and possibly pay tow and
storage fee if the vehicle is removed by owner of parking facility or DPS.
This Information is prepared and supported by the CNMI Governor's Developmental Disabilities
Council in cooperation with the Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems, Inc. and the
Division of Motor Vehicle, Department of Public Safety. For more information please contact any
of these agencies.
For alterative format of the above information (braille, large print or audio tape), please call the
CNMI Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council at 670-667-7000.
DISCLAIMER
The CNMI Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council "priority area mandates"
charges the office with the responsibility to monitor those entities mandated to comply
with the ADA
although not responsible for enforcement of the ADA. The information,
materials,
and/or technical assistance are intended solely as informal guidance and are
neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the Act, nor binding
on any agency with enforcement responsibility under the ADA. If legal advice or
assistance is required, consult an attorney.
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND RECORDS,
ID AND FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION SECTION
RENEWAL
SAIPAN TINIAN ROTA
NEW
DUPLICATE
PLACARD No.:
DATE:
RECEIVED BY
RECEIPT No.
APPLICATION FOR DISABLED PERSON IDENTIFICATION
CARD AND PLACARD
NAME:
(LAST)
(FIRST)
(MIDDLE)
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME)
SIGNATURE OF APLLICANT
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
SIGNATURE OF GUARDIAN / PARENT
OCCUPATION:
FOR THE PHYSICIAN USE ONLY
FOR THE BUREAU’S USE ONLY
TEMPORARY DISABLED PLACARD
(SIX MONTH PERIOD)
SEE
ATTACH
DISABLED
DOCTOR’S NAME:
REMARKS:
APPROVED
REASON (S):
DATE ISSUED:
DATE EXPIRE: JUNE 20
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY OR DESIGNEE
A/DISABLE/WPS
(PLACARD)
DISAPPROVED
DATE:
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS:
WEIGHT: HEIGHT:
AGE:
PLACE OF BIRTH
(MAILING)
(RESIDENCE)
ADDRESS:
DATE OF BIRTH:
EMPLOYER: (IF ANY)
GUARDIAN / PARENTS:
EXTENSION FOR TEMPORARY
DISABLED PLACARD