Apply for a disability disc
The City issues temporary and permanent disabled parking permits. Temporary permits are valid for six months, and permanent permits are valid for two years. Disabled parking disc can be linked to more than one vehicle. Anyone who qualifies can apply, but the form can only be completed by an occupational health practitioner.
Categories of disabled parking discs
There are three categories of disabled parking discs:
| Category | Issued to | Validity period |
|---|---|---|
| Category A | A physically disabled person who is confined to a wheelchair or requires assistance to exit their vehicle. | Two years (permanent) |
| Category B | A physically disabled person who is confined to a wheelchair or requires assistance to exit their vehicle | Six months (temporary) |
| Category C | Companies that transport disabled people who are confined to wheelchairs or require assistance to exit the vehicle. | One year |
Read the conditions relating to reserved parking for disabled disc holders before you apply.
How to apply
Step 1: Download and complete the Disability Disc Application Form from the document downloads section below.
Step 2: Get an Occupational Heath therapist to complete the application form. The occupational health practitioner must hold a qualification in occupational health recognised by the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
The occupational health practitioner is required to confirm that:
- The applicant’s mobility is severely impaired by an ongoing physical condition.
- The applicant’s mobility is temporarily or permanently, and severely, impaired.
Please note
We have to confirm that the applicant’s mobility is severely impaired. Only original signed application forms are accepted – copies are not valid.
Step 3: Take your signed application form with all necessary documents (outlined in the box below) and submit them at any of our driver's licence testing centres.
Contact us
City Call Centre
Telephone:
0860 103 089
Traffic Services
Email:
traffic.services@capetown.gov.za
Document downloads
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