1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to public safety; traffic regulations; clarifying provisions pertaining 
1.3 	to disability parking;amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.346, 
1.4 	subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.346, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 1a.Disability parking when designated spaces occupied or unavailable.
 1.9 	In the event the designated disability parking spaces are either occupied or unavailable, 
1.10 	a vehicle bearing a valid disability parking certificate issued under section 169.345 or 
1.11 	license plates for physically disabled persons under section 168.021 may park at an angle 
1.12 	and occupy two standard parking spaces.

1.13 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.346, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
1.14 		Subd. 2.Disability parking space signs. (a) Parking spaces reserved for physically 
1.15 	disabled persons must be designated and identified by the posting of signs incorporating 
1.16 	the international symbol of access in white on blue and indicating that violators are subject 
1.17 	to a fine of up to $200. These parking spaces are reserved for disabled persons with motor 
1.18 	vehicles displaying the required certificate, plates, permit valid for 30 days, or insignia.
1.19 	(b) For purposes of this subdivision, a parking space that is clearly identified as 
1.20 	reserved for physically disabled persons by a permanently posted sign that does not 
1.21 	meet all design standards, is considered designated and reserved for physically disabled 
1.22 	persons. A sign posted for the purpose of this section must be visible from inside a motor 
2.1 	vehicle parked in the space, be kept clear of snow or other obstructions which block its 
2.2 	visibility, and be nonmovable or only movable by authorized persons.