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New Oregon Law Eliminates Fee For No-photo Disabled Parking Cards

Chris Lehman
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KLCC

A new law taking effect in January will save money for Oregonians who need a disabled parking permit but can’t make it to the DMV.

Not everyone who uses a disabled parking permit is a driver. Many are passengers, driven by loved ones or caregivers. Most people in this situation get a parking placard free of charge by having their photo taken at a DMV field office. But for a small number of people, it’s medically impossible or ill-advised for them to visit the DMV.

The DMV could still issue a disabled parking permit in that situation, but state law required the agency to charge more than $40 for the non-photo permit. That fee is going away in the new year, as a result of a bill approved by Oregon lawmakers during their 2019 session. The DMV says it issues or renews about 180 of these non-photo disabled parking permits each year.

Chris Lehman has been reporting on Oregon issues since 2006. He joined the KLCC news department in December 2018 and became News Director in March 2023. Chris was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and graduated from Temple University with a degree in journalism. His public broadcasting career includes stops in Louisiana and Illinois. Chris has filed for national programs including “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.”