Now you have the form. It’s a legal document, but written in a language that sounds like a robot tried to translate human suffering. Here’s the breakdown: Section A is your personal info (name, address, dreams of a reserved spot). Section B is the doctor’s part. Section C is just the oath you swear to uphold—like a vow of honesty, but with more legalese.
Mail the completed form to NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Plate Unit, P.O. Box 015, Trenton, NJ 08666. Or, if you’re a rebel, you can fax it. Yes, fax. The DMV still uses technology from 1987, when the biggest parking problem was a mullet blocking your view. Processing takes about two weeks, so no, you cannot get your placard by lunchtime—unless you’re a very persuasive person with a time machine.
Placard vs. License Plate: The Eternal Struggle
You have two choices: a hang-tag placard (the blue thing that dangles from your rearview mirror like a sad show-off) or a special license plate with the wheelchair symbol. The hang-tag is portable—take it to your friend’s house, the mall, or the moon (if there’s a permit). The plate is permanent, but you’ll have to explain to your car why it now has a tiny wheelchair on its face.
Surprising fact: New Jersey actually allows you to use that placard in any vehicle you drive. So, theoretically, you could borrow your neighbor’s Ferrari and park it in a handicap spot—just don’t expect the DMV to appreciate your style.
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