Handicap ParkingThe University of Maine
complies with the federal standards for the number of
handicap-designated parking spaces in relation to the number of
parking spaces on the campus. These spaces are allocated in
specific parking lots by the anticipated need in that area.
Q. I have a state issued handicap placard
or plate for my vehicle; do I still need a University permit?
A. Yes. We are a permit-parking campus.
Faculty, staff and students purchase a yearly permit. Visitors to
the campus may obtain a one-day permit free of charge or purchase
a yearly permit.
Permits may be purchased at the
Student Service Center, 143
Memorial Union. Visitor permits are available
at the Student Service Center,
Visitor Center; Alumni Buchanan House,
160 College Ave;
Bear Necessities Athletic Store,
Alfond Arena; or
Public Safety,
Rangeley Road.
Q. I broke my leg this past weekend
skiing. Can I get a temporary handicap permit for the six weeks I
will be on crutches?
A. Yes, the Student Service Center will
issue you a temporary handicap permit for seven days. This permit
is valid for handicap spaces on the campus only. The Center will
provide you with a
state handicap permit request form (PDF) requiring your
doctor’s signature. Take the completed form to the Department of
Motor Vehicle Registry at the
Airport Mall, Union St., Bangor where a longer-term
handicap placard can be issued.
Q. I am a commuter student and walking from the
MCA perimeter lot seems like a long ways on crutches. Am I able
to park closer to the building I am headed to?
A. Yes. As long as both permits, a state
handicap permit and University permit, are displayed, you can park
in any handicap-designated space.
Q. I broke my leg this weekend, but I haven’t
been able to get a handicap placard yet. Anyone can see that I am
handicapped so I parked in a handicap space. Is this going to
cause a problem?
A. It may be obvious to you, but the enforcement
officer wasn't present when you got out of your vehicle. You are
going to be responsible for a $100 citation and the charge of have
your vehicle towed unnecessarily. Avoid this by stopping at the Student
Service Center.
Q. I'm a student and when I arrive each morning
for class all the handicap spaces are taken near my building. I
parked in the egress area (zebra striped area) and received a
citation for improper parking. Why?
A. The egress area is the area next to the
handicap space reserved to allow a disabled person to get out of
their vehicle. If your vehicle is parked there, it limits someone
else’s accessibility. If you find all the handicap spaces full,
try an adjacent lot. A parking lot on the other side of the
building may have an open space, which is just as close to your
destination. If you still are having difficulties contact
Disability Support Services in the
Onward Building, 581-2319 for shuttle service information.
