2012 TAS - ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES - RULE CHANGE

TDLR has issued a rule change to 2012 TAS regarding Accessible Parking Spaces.

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TDLR TAS 2012, Accessible Parking Spaces, Rule Change, Chapter 68 Administrative Rules, Rule 68.104

Accessible Parking Space Requirements

TDLR TAS 2012, Accessible Parking Space Signage, Rule Change, Chapter 68 Administrative Rules, Rule 68.104

Accessible Signage Requirements

RULE CHANGE:

  • A paved accessible parking space must include:

  1. the International Symbol of Accessibility painted conspicuously on the surface in a color that contrasts the pavement;

  2. the words "NO PARKING" painted on any access aisle adjacent to the parking space. The words must be painted:

    • in all capital letters;

    • with a letter height of at least twelve inches, and a stroke width of at least two inches; and

    • centered within each access aisle adjacent to the parking space; and

  3. a sign identifying the consequences of parking illegally in a paved accessible parking space. The sign must:

  • at a minimum state “Violators Subject to Fine and Towing” in a letter height of at least one inch;

  • be mounted on a pole, post, wall or freestanding board;

  • be no more than eight inches below a sign required by Texas Accessibility Standards, 502.6; and

  • be installed so that the bottom edge of the sign is no lower than 48 inches and no higher than 80 inches above ground level.

  • A parking space identification sign that complies with Texas Accessibility Standards, 502.6, that includes the requirements in subsection (a)(3)(A) satisfies subsection (a)(3).

EFFECTIVE DATE:

  • If TDLR Project Registration was required, then any project registered on or after 08/01/2020 shall comply with Rule 68.104.

  • If TDLR Project Registration was not required, then any project where Commencement of Construction occurs on or after 08/01/2020 shall comply with Rule 68.104.