This bill amends current New Jersey law to include individuals who hold a disabled veteran or Purple Heart license plate or placard as persons with disabilities. Specifically, it adds a new definition to the law, stating that these individuals are recognized as having a disability and are therefore entitled to park in designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities. The bill clarifies that holders of these special plates or placards do not need to obtain a separate disability identification card or any additional special plates to utilize these parking spaces.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that a disabled veteran or Purple Heart recipient may park in restricted spaces for persons with disabilities as long as they display their valid, unexpired license plate or placard on their vehicle. This provision aims to simplify parking access for veterans and ensure they receive the same parking privileges as other individuals with disabilities. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39:4-204