Pioneer Park in Deerfield Beach is a welcoming destination for everyone, and ensuring accessible parking is a key part of that commitment. For individuals with disabilities, designated parking spaces are available, and understanding the regulations will help ensure a smooth and stress-free visit. This guide provides essential information about disabled parking at Pioneer Park, helping you navigate the rules and avoid potential fines.
For those utilizing designated disabled parking spots within Pioneer Park, it’s crucial to properly display your disabled placard. This placard must be visibly hung from your rearview mirror throughout your entire parking duration. Failure to visibly display this placard will unfortunately result in a parking citation. The fine for this violation is $250.00. This regulation is strictly enforced to ensure that these designated spaces are available for those who legitimately require them.
If you are parked in a non-designated parking space within Pioneer Park, the procedure is slightly different. In these instances, you are required to register your vehicle’s license plate at one of the conveniently located multi-space parking meters. A benefit for disabled park visitors is the provision of complimentary parking for up to four (4) hours. However, this complimentary period is applicable only to non-designated spaces and on-street parking. If your visit exceeds the four-hour complimentary period, you will be required to pay the standard parking rates applicable at Pioneer Park. It is important to remember that failure to register your license plate in a non-designated space will lead to a parking citation, carrying a fine of $30.00. Please also be aware that disabled parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
How to Register Your License Plate at the Meter for Complimentary Parking
For those parking in non-designated on-street spaces and wishing to avail of the complimentary parking, here is a step-by-step guide to registering your license plate at a multi-space parking meter:
- Begin by visibly hanging your Disabled Placard from your vehicle’s rear-view mirror. This is essential even when registering at the meter.
- Locate the nearest multi-space parking meter. Alternatively, you can use the ParkMobile mobile application for registration, offering a convenient digital option.
- At the multi-space parking meter, you will see a blue DISABLED PARKING option. Select this option to initiate the disabled parking registration process.
- Carefully enter your vehicle’s license plate number using the meter’s keypad.
- Review the entered license plate number for accuracy. To confirm and proceed, press NEXT. If you need to make corrections, press BACK to re-enter the license plate number.
- Upon successful registration, the meter will issue a receipt. This receipt serves as confirmation that you have registered for your four (4) hours of complimentary parking. It is crucial to ensure you receive a receipt as NO RECEIPT = NO TRANSACTION.
It’s vital to reiterate that if you are parked in a designated disabled parking space, registration at the meter is not required. However, if you choose to park in a NON-handicap space within a parking lot at Pioneer Park, you are obligated to pay the prevailing parking rates; complimentary parking does not apply in parking lots. The registration process detailed above is specifically for on-street parking in non-designated spaces at Pioneer Park Deerfield Beach.
***Please note that there are exceptions to these regulations for certain vehicles as per Florida State Statutes (F.S.S. 316.1964(8)). These exceptions include vehicles equipped with foot/hand controls, ramps, vehicles displaying a ‘DV’ (disabled veteran) tag, or those with a Florida toll exemption permit.
By understanding and adhering to these disabled parking guidelines at Pioneer Park Deerfield Beach, you can ensure a hassle-free and enjoyable experience. Remember to always display your placard when using designated spaces and register your license plate when parking in non-designated on-street spaces to take advantage of complimentary parking. Enjoy your visit to Pioneer Park!
