Parking in other states territories and overseas
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Q: I am planning an around Australia trip. Is my local mobility parking authority (MPA) recognised in all Australian States and Territories? Also, how would I organise an MPA for other countries if I was planning to travel overseas?A: The brochure Disabled Persons Parking Schemes in Australia is available from VicRoads. It contains information on the MPAs for each Australian State and Territory and where they can be used. It also contains the relevant information for interstate and overseas visitors.
A permit issued in one State or Territory may be used in all States, subject to local regulations being followed in each jurisdiction.
However you must make sure your permit will not expire when travelling and display it on the windscreen.
The information contained in the brochure provides only a summary of the disability parking concessions available. Therefore it is essential that you check with the relevant authorities mentioned to avoid any breaches of parking laws. Some State capital cities offer special parking permits to people with disabilities who work in the central business district or in their municipality.
MPAs for people travelling overseas
SCInfo does not have the resources to obtain the information on MPAs for every country and their states and regions. People with disabilities who are planning to use a motor vehicle are advised to seek a letter of authority, in both English and the language of the country, from the Embassies in Australia of each country you are planning to visit. The letter would be displayed alongside your current Australian MPA in the windscreen.
However, SCInfo has been informed that it has become increasingly difficult to obtain these letters from the Embassies. Some have been reluctant and have required some persuasion; some have totally refused.
