Q: Does a disabled parking placard exempt me from buying a pass at a private college in Vermont?
I attend a private college in Vermont that requires purchasing parking passes to park on campus. I have a disabled parking placard issued by the state of Vermont, which allows me to park in disabled spots without time restrictions. Does my disabled placard exempt me from having to purchase a parking pass at my private college, given that they don't have specific rules for disability parking?
A:
Your Vermont-issued disabled parking placard allows you to park in designated disabled spots without time restrictions, but it does not automatically exempt you from purchasing a parking pass at your private college. Private institutions often have their own parking policies, which can include the requirement to purchase a pass, regardless of whether you have a disability placard.
Even though the state grants you special parking privileges, your college may still require all students, including those with disabilities, to buy a pass to park on campus. It's possible that the college does not have specific accommodations for disability parking in its general parking policy, so they may expect everyone, including students with disabilities, to follow the same rules for parking permits.
It would be best to reach out directly to your campus parking office for clarification on their policies regarding disabled placards. They may be able to provide an exemption or offer additional guidance on how to proceed with parking on campus given your situation.
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