1. (a) An individual qualifying under section 1 of this chapter or issued a permanent parking placard under IC 9-18.5-8-4 (a)(3) may not be:

   1. (1) charged a fee for parking in a metered space; or
   2. (2) assessed a penalty for parking in a metered space for longer than the time permitted.

2. (b) This section does not authorize parking of a vehicle in a parking space during a time when parking in the space is prohibited if the prohibition is:

   1. (1) posted; and

   2. (2) authorized:

      1. (A) by ordinances in cities and towns; or
      2. (B) by order of the Indiana department of transportation.

3. (c) The following are not entitled to the parking privileges authorized by this section:

   1. (1) An individual other than the owner of the vehicle displaying a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate authorized by this chapter.

   2. (2) Except when the individual is transporting an individual qualified under IC 9-18.5-8-4 (a)(3), an individual other than an individual qualified under IC 9-18.5-8-4 (a)(3) and displaying on a vehicle a permanent parking placard issued to an individual qualified under IC 9-18.5-8-4 (a)(3).

      [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-18-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.18-2019, SEC.1.