Accessible Parking

If you are visiting the BayCare Sound, there are four accessible parking spaces at the entrance of the Clearwater Main Library at 100 N. Osceola Avenue, and two accessible parking spaces at the end of Cleveland Street in the Coachman lot. In addition, the Clearwater Main Library has a drop-off area that used that is used for ride-sharing services.

If you are visiting Coachman Park, there are accessible parking spaces in Parking Lot #11, located at 224 Pierce St. in Clearwater.

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• The handicap parking permit is valid at any city-owned metered parking space without any time restrictions, regardless of the time limit on the meter.
• The only exception is when the spaces are posted with a time restriction for Handicap Parking (i.e., Marina parking). (Florida Statute 316.1964(2)).
• All other rules of the spaces/lot must be followed (i.e., no parking after 10 p.m.)
• The city of Clearwater is not responsible for handicap parking rules or payment requirements in private parking lots or garages.

• The handicap parking permit is valid at any metered parking space located “on-street” with a 4-hour time limit regardless of the posted or metered time limit (F.S. 316.1964(5)).

• Vehicles with handicap tags or placards that are parked at city-owned paid or timed spaces in the city of Clearwater do not have to pay for parking, but all posted time limits and restrictions must be followed.
• The city of Clearwater is not responsible for handicap parking rules or payment requirements in private parking lots or garages.

1. Hang permit on your rearview mirror.

2. Hang permit so the expiration date can be seen.

3. Have permit registration with you at all times.

4. Make sure the permit is not expired.

5. Park properly in disabled space.

6. Remove permit before driving.

7. Get permit replaced immediately if lost.

8. Return permit to DMV if the permit is no longer needed.

9. Always use your own permit.

10. Be courteous to police and parking officials.

1. Don’t use someone else’s permit (including relatives).

2. Don’t park in Access Aisle (Striped Area). The fine for parking in an Access Aisle is $255, even with a permit.

3. Don’t drive with a permit hanging on the rearview mirror.

4. Don’t use an expired permit.

5. Don’t put the permit on the dash with the expiration date covered.

6. Don’t let anyone else use your permit, including close family members and relatives.