Temporary handicapped placards

Temporary handicapped placards are available from Effingham Police Department at no cost.

Placards are issued to persons with a temporary disability (as defined by 625 ILCS 5.0/1-159.1) and are valid for the length of time indicated by the certifying physician, not to exceed 90 days if issued by a local municipality.

• This placard does not exempt the authorized holder from parking meter fees and time limitations at parking meters
• A medical professional must fill out Illinois Secretary of State "Persons with Disabilities Certification for Parking Placard" (form VSD 62.30)
• A copy of this completed form must be presented to Effingham Police Department
• Temporary placards will be issued to the authorized holder for not more than 90 days

For your convenience, you can download and print the form below to take to your physician.