Section 22511.8 Of Chapter 9. Stopping, Standing, And Parking From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 9.
22511.8
. (a) A local authority, by ordinance or resolution, and a
person in lawful possession of an offstreet parking facility may
designate stalls or spaces in an offstreet parking facility owned or
operated by the local authority or person for the exclusive use of a
vehicle that displays either a special license plate issued pursuant
to Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to
Section 22511.55 or 22511.59. The designation shall be made by
posting a sign as described in paragraph (1), and by either of the
markings described in paragraph (2) or (3):
(1) (A) By posting immediately adjacent to, and visible from, each
stall or space, a sign consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair
with occupant in white on a blue background.
(B) The sign shall also clearly and conspicuously state the
following: "Minimum Fine $250." This subparagraph applies only to
signs for parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and
signs that are replaced on or after July 1, 2008, or as the State
Architect deems necessary when renovations, structural repair,
alterations, and additions occur to existing buildings and facilities
on or after July 1, 2008.
(2) (A) By outlining or painting the stall or space in blue and
outlining on the ground in the stall or space in white or suitable
contrasting color a profile view depicting a wheelchair with
occupant.
(B) The loading and unloading area of the pavement adjacent to a
parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled
veterans shall be marked by a border and hatched lines. The border
shall be painted blue and the hatched lines shall be painted a
suitable contrasting color to the parking space. Blue or white paint
is preferred. In addition, within the border the words "No Parking"
shall be painted in white letters no less than 12 inches high. This
subparagraph applies only to parking spaces constructed on or after
July 1, 2008, and painting that is done on or after July 1, 2008, or
as the State Architect deems necessary when renovations, structural
repair, alterations, and additions occur to existing buildings and
facilities on or after July 1, 2008.
(3) By outlining a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in
white on a blue background, of the same dimensions as in paragraph
(2). The profile view shall be located so that it is visible to a
traffic enforcement officer when a vehicle is properly parked in the
space.
(b) The Department of General Services under the Division of the
State Architect shall develop pursuant to Section 4450 of the
Government Code, as appropriate, conforming regulations to ensure
compliance with subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a)
and subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a). Initial
regulations to implement these provisions shall be adopted as
emergency regulations. The adoption of these regulations shall be
considered by the Department of General Services to be an emergency
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health
and safety, or general welfare.
(c) If posted in accordance with subdivision (e) or (f), the owner
or person in lawful possession of a privately owned or operated
offstreet parking facility, after notifying the police or sheriff's
department, may cause the removal of a vehicle from a stall or space
designated pursuant to subdivision (a) in the facility to the nearest
public garage unless a special license plate issued pursuant to
Section 5007 or distinguishing placard issued pursuant to Section
22511.55 or 22511.59 is displayed on the vehicle.
(d) If posted in accordance with subdivision (e), the local
authority owning or operating an offstreet parking facility, after
notifying the police or sheriff's department, may cause the removal
of a vehicle from a stall or space designated pursuant to subdivision
(a) in the facility to the nearest public garage unless a special
license plate issued pursuant to Section 5007 or a distinguishing
placard issued pursuant to Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 is displayed
on the vehicle.
(e) Except as provided in Section 22511.9, the posting required
for an offstreet parking facility owned or operated either privately
or by a local authority shall consist of a sign not less than 17 by
22 inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height
which clearly and conspicuously states the following: "Unauthorized
vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying
distinguishing placards or special license plates issued for persons
with disabilities will be towed away at the owner's expense. Towed
vehicles may be reclaimed at: