• Handicapped Delaware residents may park in handicapped parking spots.handicapped parking space and sign image by TMLP from Fotolia.com
  
  In the United States, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires businesses to provide handicapped parking spaces for disabled individuals. Handicapped parking is provided for Delaware residents who have problems with mobility. Normal parking spots may be located far away from the entryway of a business or place of employment, which may present difficulties for people with disabilities.
  
  

Permits

• In order to park in a handicap parking spot, a Delaware resident must possess a special license plate or a parking ID placard with lists the driver as disabled. Vehicle owners may only obtain one handicapped placard or license plate per vehicle. Individuals with handicaps must apply for a permit with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. To obtain this permit, they must submit an application for special licensing.
  
  

Requirements

• According to the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, individuals must meet certain requirements before applying for a handicapped license. Anyone over the age of 85 only needs to submit documentation of his age to receive a handicapped license. Delaware residents who cannot walk more than 200 feet without resting or the assistance of a crutch, cane, brace or artificial limb, meet the requirements for a handicapped placard. Persons who use portable oxygen, have lung disease, or suffer from a serious heart condition can qualify for handicapped parking. Elderly Delaware residents who suffer from serious arthritis or orthopedic conditions meet the requirements set by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles.
  
  

Parking

• According to Section 2135 of the Delaware Code, disabled motorists may park their vehicle in designated handicapped spots. It is illegal to park in a spot where parking, stopping, or standing is prohibited. In Delaware, the handicapped may also not park in spots reserved for business use or other types of vehicles, such as delivery trucks. Disabled residents may also not park anywhere that would constitute a traffic hazard, regardless of their physical condition.
  
  

Renewal

• Delaware residents may not use a handicapped license if their condition improves. Usually, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will issue a temporary placard for those with temporary disability. Handicapped licenses may be renewed by written affirmation that the driver still suffers from a disability when she goes to renew the license.
  
  

Violations

• According to Section 2135 of the Delaware Code, any individual who fakes a disability to obtain a parking placard shall face a fine of $100 for her first offense. A second offense will result in between 10 and 30 days of jail time and a fine of $200. If you are not actually handicapped, it is illegal in the state of Delaware to park in a handicapped spot.