§ 70-122. Violation of handicapped parking spaces.

The penalty for violation of F.S. § 316.1955 or 316-1956 shall be a fine of $250.00. A surcharge may be added in accordance with section 70-127. All fines collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a special account to be known as the handicapped parking fine account to be used in the following manner:

(1)

One-third shall be used to defray expenses for the administration of this section.

(2)

Two-thirds shall be used to provide funds to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified physically disabled persons in the county or city and to provide funds to conduct public awareness programs in the county or city concerning persons who have disabilities.

(Code 1986, § 63.19; Ord. No. 03-01, § 2, 1-7-2003)

State law reference

Authority for this section, F.S. § 316.008(4).