This bill amends existing New Jersey law to recognize 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 considered persons with disabilities and are therefore entitled to park in designated parking spaces reserved for such individuals. The bill clarifies that holders of these special plates or placards do not need to obtain a separate disability identification card or display additional special license plates to utilize these parking spaces.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a disabled veteran or Purple Heart recipient may park in spaces restricted for persons with disabilities, provided they display their valid, unexpired license plate or placard on their vehicle. This change aims to simplify parking access for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients, ensuring they can benefit from 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