Disabled Parking

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If you are a driver (or car passenger) with a disability, you can apply for Disabled Person's Parking Permit.

Image of a disabled parking card

This gives you special permissions for parking in Dublin. Find out more about these permissions below.

Apply for a permit

To get a permit contact either of the following organisations:

Disabled Drivers’ Association

Ballindine

Co. Mayo

094 936 4266

Irish Wheelchair Association

Driving Section

Clane

Co. Kildare

045 893 094

Parking with a Disabled Person's Parking Permit

If your vehicle displays a Disabled Person's Parking Permit you have special permissions for parking in Dublin city. This includes:  

  • You can park in a disabled person's parking bay

    These bays are extra-wide and are specially positioned to help you.

    Contact us at details below to determine the location of these bays.
  • You can park in an ordinary parking space for free for unlimited time.

Note: All vehicles displaying a Disabled Person's Parking Permit must follow normal road safety and parking guidelines.

Apply for a disabled person's parking bay outside your home

If you have a physical mobility difficulty, you can apply for a disabled person's parking bay outside your home. Such a bay will be provided if you have no off-street parking and if certain other criteria are met.

Please click on the link below to proceed with your request.

Transport Service Request Form