39:4-207.6 Definitions.

1. As used in this act:

a. "Appropriate identification" means, in the case of a restricted parking zone, a permit issued by a municipality under the authority granted by section 2 of P.L.1977, c.309 (C.39:4-197.7) and, in the case of a restricted parking space, a placard or wheelchair symbol license plates issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission under section 3 of P.L.1949, c.280 (C.39:4-206).

b. "Eligible person with a disability" means a person with a disability who is the holder of (1) an identification card issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission under section 2 of P.L.1949, c.280 (C.39:4-205), or (2) a permit issued by a municipality under the authority granted by section 2 of P.L.1977, c.309 (C.39:4-197.7).

c. "Park unlawfully" means to park a motor vehicle in a restricted parking space or a restricted parking zone if the motor vehicle does not display appropriate identification.

d. "Restricted parking space" means a parking space which the State or a local government has established for the exclusive use of a person with a disability but shall not include a restricted parking zone established under section 1 of P.L.1977, c.309 (C.39:4-197.6).

e. "Restricted parking zone" means a parking zone in front of the residence of a person with a disability which a municipality has established for the use of that person with a disability under the authority granted by section 1 of P.L.1977, c.309 (C.39:4-197.6).

L.1989, c.200, s.1; amended 2013, c.3, s.7.