Accessible Parking Sign
The accessible parking sign marks a space reserved for vehicles displaying a valid Ontario Accessible Parking Permit. Only vehicles with a permit displayed on the dashboard may use these spaces.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Accessible parking spaces are reserved under Ontario law for people with physical disabilities. To park in an accessible space, the vehicle must display a valid Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Province of Ontario. The permit must be hung from the rearview mirror or placed on the dashboard so the expiry date is visible from outside the vehicle.
Quick Facts
Type
Regulatory Sign
Shape
Rectangular
Colours
Blue background with white International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol)
In this guide
What does the Accessible Parking Sign mean?
Accessible parking spaces are reserved under Ontario law for people with physical disabilities. To park in an accessible space, the vehicle must display a valid Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Province of Ontario. The permit must be hung from the rearview mirror or placed on the dashboard so the expiry date is visible from outside the vehicle.
What to do when you see it
Only park in an accessible space if you hold a valid permit. Do not use another person's permit when they are not in the vehicle. Do not park in the yellow striped zone adjacent to accessible spaces, which is reserved for van ramps. If you see someone misusing an accessible space, you can report it to the property owner or local bylaw enforcement.
Where you'll see it in Ontario
Accessible parking spaces are required by law at all commercial properties, public buildings, transit stations, hospitals, and many recreational facilities. They are positioned as close as possible to the main entrance and are wider than standard spaces to accommodate mobility aids and vehicle ramps.
G1 test relevance
G1 questions about accessible parking typically test whether candidates know that the permit must be displayed visibly and that using someone else's permit without the permit holder present is an offence. The fine for misuse in Ontario is significant.
Common mistakes drivers make
Using an accessible space briefly without a permit, even for a moment, is an offence. Another mistake is assuming a family member's permit authorizes the car to park accessibly when the permit holder is not a passenger. The permit is tied to the person, not the vehicle.
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