SB 467
Allowing enforcement of Purple Heart parking spaces taken by non-Purple Heart recipients
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia law to allow for the enforcement of parking regulations in Purple Heart parking spaces. Currently, anyone can park in these spaces, regardless of whether they have earned the Purple Heart designation. This bill aims to ensure that these spaces are exclusively reserved for veterans who have received the Purple Heart medal and their families. It establishes penalties for those who violate these regulations, including fines.
Key provisions
- Allows the commissioner to issue special registration plates or windshield placards to veterans who have earned the Purple Heart.
- Specifies requirements for obtaining these plates or placards, including physician certification.
- Establishes penalties for parking in Purple Heart parking spaces without the designation, including fines.
- Defines terms related to accessible parking, such as ‘mobility impairment’ and ‘special registration plate.’
- Outlines procedures for issuing and displaying placards.
- Addresses enforcement of parking regulations, including volunteer programs.
- Allows public entities to waive parking meter fees for vehicles displaying Purple Heart placards.
- Creates a process for issuing parking certifications to demonstrate inability to walk.
Who is affected
- Veterans who have earned the Purple Heart medal
- Their families
- Parking enforcement personnel
- Vehicle owners
- Public entities
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