Under a new state law that went into effect July 1, pregnant women in Florida are now eligible for temporary handicap parking permits.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will issue temporary handicap placards to expectant mothers, which are valid for up to one year.
The are available at local tax collectors’ offices and license plate agencies.
Applicants must provide a signed form from a doctor and a $15 fee.
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