Sec. 2. (a) An individual qualifying under section 1 of this chapter or issued a permanent parking placard under IC 9-18.5-8-4(a)(3) may not be:

(1) charged a fee for parking in a metered space; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-18.5-5-2

  • veteran: includes "Hoosier veteran" and applies to the construction of all Indiana statutes, unless the construction is expressly excluded by the terms of the statute, is plainly repugnant to the intent of the general assembly or of the context of the statute, or is inconsistent with federal law. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) assessed a penalty for parking in a metered space for longer than the time permitted.

     (b) This section does not authorize parking of a vehicle in a parking space during a time when parking in the space is prohibited if the prohibition is:

(1) posted; and

(2) authorized:

(A) by ordinances in cities and towns; or

(B) by order of the Indiana department of transportation.

     (c) The following are not entitled to the parking privileges authorized by this section:

(1) An individual other than the owner of the vehicle displaying a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate authorized by this chapter.

(2) Except when the individual is transporting an individual qualified under IC 9-18.5-8-4(a)(3), an individual other than an individual qualified under IC 9-18.5-8-4(a)(3) and displaying on a vehicle a permanent parking placard issued to an individual qualified under IC 9-18.5-8-4(a)(3).

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-18-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.18-2019, SEC.1.