4lifeinnh Posted March 15, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi there, DM and i on NCL Sky out of POM. She is handicapped and has a placard. I heard that handicap parking at the port is free. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scteacher31 Posted March 15, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yes, it is true. I read it several places on the message boards. Then, I emailed the POM to see if there was any paperwork I needed to fill out ahead of time (someone on message boards said you did). The POM emailed me back the next day and confirmed that handicapped parking is free, and that there is nothing to fill out until arriving at the port. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddiegram0319 Posted March 15, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2009 we will be sailing on 5/4 on the Imagination from POM what do I have to show to get the free handicap parking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelite Posted March 15, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi there, DM and i on NCL Sky out of POM. She is handicapped and has a placard. I heard that handicap parking at the port is free. Is this true? It used to be, but things change. Check with the local police dept.; chamber of commerce; or port authority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted March 15, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Somewhere I read the the port was "cracking down" on the free parking. Don't know what that means. But I'd be sure to have any relevant paper work that you filled out in your home state to get your handicapped parking pass or tags. And obviously the handicapped person needs to be cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4lifeinnh Posted March 16, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted March 16, 2009 well i decided to call pom and get the low down. handicap parking is free. the directions i was given were to go to the terminal and drop your luggage and make sure it gets taken care of. then go to the toll booth for the parking garage and pick up a handicap parking form and fill it out (you can't get it ahead of time unfortunately). park in handicap parking and either walk to the terminal or take the free shuttle. voila! by the way- the gentleman, Greg, at the pom was very helpful on the phone. nice to have excellent customer service!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman152000 Posted March 16, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2009 well i decided to call pom and get the low down. handicap parking is free. the directions i was given were to go to the terminal and drop your luggage and make sure it gets taken care of. then go to the toll booth for the parking garage and pick up a handicap parking form and fill it out (you can't get it ahead of time unfortunately). park in handicap parking and either walk to the terminal or take the free shuttle. voila! by the way- the gentleman, Greg, at the pom was very helpful on the phone. nice to have excellent customer service!:) For $20 a day parking i would hope they could afford a real person on the phone when u call lol., Have a good cruise, too bad the handicapped person has to be with you and you can't just drop off the person handicapped at the loading dock area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueEyes50 Posted February 6, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Per POM website: Miami-Dade County Ordinance requires all guests with a disabled parking permit or license tag to pay standard parking rates except as provided by Florida State Law. However, two hours of complimentary parking will be provided to vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit or license tag. In accordance with Florida Statute 316.1964, ONLY vehicles with specialized equipment such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls, for use by a person with a disability, or any vehicle that is displaying the “DV” license plate issued under s. 320.084 or the Florida Toll Exemption permit, is exempt from parking charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 6, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2017 well i decided to call pom and get the low down. handicap parking is free. the directions i was given were to go to the terminal and drop your luggage and make sure it gets taken care of. then go to the toll booth for the parking garage and pick up a handicap parking form and fill it out (you can't get it ahead of time unfortunately). park in handicap parking and either walk to the terminal or take the free shuttle. voila! by the way- the gentleman, Greg, at the pom was very helpful on the phone. nice to have excellent customer service!:) What he failed to tell you is that you have to have a vehicle equipped with ramps, lift or hand controls on the steering wheel to qualify. Disabled parking is free for vehicles with specialized equipment such as ramps, lifts, and hand controls. Please see our Parking & Transportation page for complete information and details. http://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/faq-cruise.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 6, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 6, 2017 :o Per POM website: Miami-Dade County Ordinance requires all guests with a disabled parking permit or license tag to pay standard parking rates except as provided by Florida State Law. However, two hours of complimentary parking will be provided to vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit or license tag. In accordance with Florida Statute 316.1964, ONLY vehicles with specialized equipment such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls, for use by a person with a disability, or any vehicle that is displaying the “DV” license plate issued under s. 320.084 or the Florida Toll Exemption permit, is exempt from parking charges. Blue Eyes...Welcome to Cruise Critic. Please note this thread is 8 years old and things have changed in those 8 years. And please stop digging up ancient threads. It makes me feel foolish when I respond to a nearly decade old post. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelite Posted February 6, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Per POM website: Miami-Dade County Ordinance requires all guests with a disabled parking permit or license tag to pay standard parking rates except as provided by Florida State Law. However, two hours of complimentary parking will be provided to vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit or license tag. In accordance with Florida Statute 316.1964, ONLY vehicles with specialized equipment such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls, for use by a person with a disability, or any vehicle that is displaying the “DV” license plate issued under s. 320.084 or the Florida Toll Exemption permit, is exempt from parking charges. BlueEyes50, Thank you for updating the information for disabled parking -- fees and requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 6, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 6, 2017 BlueEyes50,Thank you for updating the information for disabled parking -- fees and requirements. I guess because she is new she didn't realize it would have been better and less confusing to start a new thread on the topic rather than dredge up an 8 year old thread and bump it to the top of the board as though it were current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueEyes50 Posted February 7, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am new to cruise critic and still don't understand all the rules. I wasn't purposely looking for old threads when searching for information regarding handicapped parking. The only information available was old. So I thought I was doing a favor for someone like me who couldn't find CURRENT information regarding handicapped parking. Thanks for being so understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 7, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am new to cruise critic and still don't understand all the rules. I wasn't purposely looking for old threads when searching for information regarding handicapped parking. The only information available was old. So I thought I was doing a favor for someone like me who couldn't find CURRENT information regarding handicapped parking. Thanks for being so understanding. Alright...Because you're new we'll let it go...this time. But don't let it happen again. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 8, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Blueeyes - welcome to the boards! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 8, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 8, 2017 A recent change is that Disabled Veterans can now park for free at all FL ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted February 8, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 8, 2017 A recent change is that Disabled Veterans can now park for free at all FL ports. got a reference? Does it require DV tags? How does one claim the DV status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 8, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 8, 2017 A recent change is that Disabled Veterans can now park for free at all FL ports. There is no reference to that in the POM web site that I can find. I'm thinking it's in reality a feel good hollow gesture that still requires the vehicle have ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted February 9, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 9, 2017 If your car has a permanent Disabled Veteran license tag you park for free at PortMiami and Port Everglades, with or without vehicle modifications. http://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/parking-information.asp http://www.porteverglades.net/cruising/parking/disabled-parking/ For non-modified vehicles: If your car has a license plate with the handicapped logo but does not indicate DV for disabled veteran you must pay. If you only have a blue placard hangtag and not a DV license plate you must pay--even if you are a veteran. The port websites also state that showing a permit exempting the handicapped from paying Florida tolls also waives the parking fee--but if you read the state statute said permit only applies to modified vehicles which the ports already know to waive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 9, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 9, 2017 got a reference? Does it require DV tags? How does one claim the DV status? I believe you only need DV tags. It was in the Orlando paper a few months ago. The article was specifically about PC, but I'm pretty sure it applies to Miami and Ft Lauderdale Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted February 26, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 26, 2017 When all else fails, read the actually regulation. I read Florida statue 316.1964 concerning free parking in Florida. There is a special provision that ports may charge for parking. The Port of Miami website states that the car must be modified with hand controls, ramps, or lifts to qualify for the free parking. I am not sure if the lift also applies to the lift on the back of a car for transport of a eclectic scooter. I have the feeling it does not but I will email the port and asked. As far as free parking for disabled veterans, the Port of Miami specifically references Florida Statue section 320.084. This section concerns a disabled veteran license plate issued by Florida state. According to the written information, only the Florida DV plate is honored. However, the general handicap provision is not limited to Florida licensed vechicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted February 27, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 27, 2017 got a reference? Does it require DV tags? How does one claim the DV status? A veteran must be permanently and totally disabled (100% according to the VA) and it must be a service-connected disability. You apply through your FL county tax collector's office (like all other auto registration issues). And show proof of the P&T disability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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