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Q&A: Can I park in the handicap space while I'm pregnant?

It's tough to get around! Can I park in the handicap space while I'm pregnant?

Re: It's tough to get around! Can I park in the handicap space while I'm pregnant?

The Bump Expert

If it's a space designated by the store as "stork parking" or "family parking," by all means, yes, park there. But if it's a space that requires a handicapped parking permit, you definitely shouldn't park in it unless you have one (or else you're breaking the law and could get a ticket or, worse, your car could be towed). The good news is, if you have pregnancy complications that keep you from being mobile, you can apply for the permit. You'll likely need a doctor's note verifying your condition, so check with your DMV about what's required. Otherwise, ask your partner to drop you off at the door.

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Q&A: Can I park in the handicap space while I'm pregnant?

Pregnancy is not a disability or handicap...so NO!

lehall01 |

Q&A: Can I park in the handicap space while I'm pregnant?

No one means to imply that. Rather, we would like the small comfort of not having to walk all the way across a parking lot with a sore back and feet. Some stores do offer "expecting" spaces. I live in the South and CVS drugstores offer this is most locations. Keep an eye out for something similar at other stores.

Snow__White__Queen |

Q&A: Can I park in the handicap space while I'm pregnant?

Krogers also offer this at most locations in GA that I have seen. I'm using these spaces to my full advantage!

bnenglish1988 |

Q&A: Can I park in the handicap space while I'm pregnant?

not sure legally but this helps keep someone from parking too close - I was about 27 weeks and couldn't get into my car! I felt horrible and there was nothing I could do :(

gloriacbest |