ThinkabaraReserved Parking (Accessible) sign
Regulatory signs · MUTCD R7-8
What it means
Parking only for vehicles with a disability parking placard or license plate.
How to recognize it
White rectangle with the blue International Symbol of Access.
What drivers do
Do not park here without a valid placard or plate. Also keep the striped access aisle next to the space clear.
For kids walking and biking
These spaces are close to the entrance so people who use wheelchairs or have trouble walking can get in easily.
Check yourself
Who may park in a space with the blue wheelchair symbol?
Learning summary, not legal advice. Traffic laws vary by state — check your state driver's handbook. Drawing: our own illustration of the standard MUTCD design.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Reserved Parking (Accessible) sign mean?
Parking only for vehicles with a disability parking placard or license plate.
What should a driver do at a Reserved Parking (Accessible) sign?
Do not park here without a valid placard or plate. Also keep the striped access aisle next to the space clear.
What does the Reserved Parking (Accessible) sign look like?
White rectangle with the blue International Symbol of Access. It is a regulatory sign (white, red or black). MUTCD code R7-8.