Any resident of New Hampshire who is disabled can apply for walking disability privileges. Your disability must meet a definition of disabled under New Hampshire law and be certified as such by a licensed physician or podiatrist. The issuance of hanging placards applies to either a temporary or permanent disability as determined by your doctor. The issuance of disability plates is limited to permanent disabilities. Read on to learn more.
Review the definition of allowable disability per New Hampshire law Section RSA 259:124 to determine if you qualify for issuance of disability placards or disability plates.
Download and print the Application for Walking Disability Privileges Form DSMV 16 from the state of New Hampshire Department of Safety DMV website. Complete the required information at the top of the application form. Select the type of permit that you want to receive, either disability placard or disability plate.
Take the application to your physician or podiatrist who must certify that you have a qualifying walking disability and classify it as temporary or permanent. A temporary disability condition cannot exceed 6 months in duration.
Mail the completed application plus any required fees, as detailed in the application instructions, to the attention of the Walking Disability Desk in the Division of Motor Vehicles at the address shown in the application form. Blue placards are issued for permanent disabilities and red placards are issued for temporary disabilities.
