52:32-12 - Parking spaces for physically handicapped; guidelines - New Jersey Statutes

52:32-12.  Parking spaces for physically handicapped;  guidelines
    The State and every such board, body or parking authority shall use the following guidelines when providing said parking spaces for the physically handicapped:

    a.  A minimum of 1% of the total number of parking spaces, but not less than  two parking spaces, shall be provided in an area of the parking facility which  is most accessible and approximate to the building or buildings which the  facility serves;

    b.  Each space or group of spaces shall be identified with a clearly visible  sign displaying the International Symbol of Access along with the following  wording:   "These spaces reserved for physically-handicapped drivers."

    c.  Each space shall be 12 feet wide to allow room for persons in wheelchairs or on braces or crutches to get in and out of either side of an automobile onto a level, paved surface suitable for wheeling and walking;

    d.  Where possible, such spaces shall be located so that persons in wheelchairs or using braces or crutches are not compelled to wheel or walk behind parked cars;  and

    e.  Where applicable, curb ramps shall be provided to permit handicapped people access from parking area to sidewalk.

     L.1975, c. 221, s. 2.