Parking for the disabled
Are you unable to walk further than 100 metres for at least six months? Even with a walking aid? Do you need a private car to get around? If so, you can apply for a disabled parking card. Are the parking spaces close to your home usually occupied? If you have a disabled parking card, you can in some cases apply for a disabled parking space.
Disabled parking card application or renewal
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the Application for a disabled parking card (PDF, 57.97 KB). Send the form by post to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall. Enclose a recent passport photo. Write your name and date of birth on the back.
You will be given an appointment for a medical examination after we receive your application.
A new medical examination is not always necessary. For example, if you already have a disabled parking card for 5 years. Or if your disability is permanent.
Types of disabled parking cards
Driver’s card
Apply for this card if you have a disability and drive your car yourself. You cannot walk further than 100 metres. The parking card is issued specifically for you. This means that only you may use the card. You can use the card in any vehicle.
Passenger’s card
Apply for this card if you need someone else to drive you around because of your disability. You cannot walk further than 100 metres. A passenger’s card is issued specifically for you. This means that only you may use the card. You can use the card in any vehicle.
Institutions card
This card is intended for institutions registered under the Exceptional Medical Expenses Act (AWBZ) that transport residents. That enables these institutions to transport groups of people. That means that the institution does not have to apply for a card for each resident separately.
Where are you allowed to park with the card?
- In most European countries. However, you must follow the rules that apply to the country where you park.
- You are permitted to park outside the parking spaces. However, you must not obstruct other road users. You can park for a maximum of 3 hours. Use your parking disc.
Is there a parking meter or payment terminal?
You are still obliged to pay parking fees if you have a disabled parking card.
No driving in the city centre outside ‘window times’
‘Window hours‘ are operated in part of Leeuwarden’s city centre. Window hours are Monday to Saturday 7:30 am to midday, except during market, events and work activities. Outside these hours, you are not allowed to drive here. Within the window hours, you are allowed to drive and park here. However, the rules associated with the disabled parking card remain in effect.
Loss or theft of the disabled parking card
Have you lost your disabled parking card or has it been stolen? Download and complete the Loss of Disabled Parking Card Notification (PDF, 553.01 KB). Take the notification to the Town Hall in person. Bring your ID and a recent passport photo. Write your name and date of birth on the back.
Applying for a disabled parking space
Apply for your disabled parking space online. You will need DigiD and a disabled parking card.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the form Applying for a disabled parking space (PDF, 74.64 KB). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Low-traffic city centre entry exemption
Do you live in the low-traffic city centre (PDF, 2.28 MB) or do you need to go there? If so, in addition to a parking permit and disabled parking card and/or disabled parking space, you will need an entry exemption. You will find more information on how to apply for an entry exemption on the page Entry exemption low-traffic city centre.
More information
You will find more information on the website disabled parking card or in the following documents:
Charges
- An application for a disabled parking card costs € 91.19. A charge is always made for applying for a disabled parking card. This applies to a new application, but also an extension. The charge is also made if your application is turned down. You will be sent an invoice for this amount.
- Disabled parking card collection € 45.53. This charge is payable when you collect the card at the Town Hall.
- Application for a disabled parking space € 115.11. A charge is always made for applying for a disabled parking card. Even if the parking space is not granted. You will be sent an invoice for this amount.
- Construction of disabled parking? This is a facility under the Social Support Act (Wmo)
Disabled parking card application or renewal
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the Application for a disabled parking card (PDF, 57.97 KB). Send the form by post to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall. Enclose a recent passport photo. Write your name and date of birth on the back.
You will be given an appointment for a medical examination after we receive your application.
A new medical examination is not always necessary. For example, if you already have a disabled parking card for 5 years. Or if your disability is permanent.
Types of disabled parking cards
Driver’s card
Apply for this card if you have a disability and drive your car yourself. You cannot walk further than 100 metres. The parking card is issued specifically for you. This means that only you may use the card. You can use the card in any vehicle.
Passenger’s card
Apply for this card if you need someone else to drive you around because of your disability. You cannot walk further than 100 metres. A passenger’s card is issued specifically for you. This means that only you may use the card. You can use the card in any vehicle.
Institutions card
This card is intended for institutions registered under the Exceptional Medical Expenses Act (AWBZ) that transport residents. That enables these institutions to transport groups of people. That means that the institution does not have to apply for a card for each resident separately.
Where are you allowed to park with the card?
- In most European countries. However, you must follow the rules that apply to the country where you park.
- You are permitted to park outside the parking spaces. However, you must not obstruct other road users. You can park for a maximum of 3 hours. Use your parking disc.
Is there a parking meter or payment terminal?
You are still obliged to pay parking fees if you have a disabled parking card.
No driving in the city centre outside ‘window times’
‘Window hours‘ are operated in part of Leeuwarden’s city centre. Window hours are Monday to Saturday 7:30 am to midday, except during market, events and work activities. Outside these hours, you are not allowed to drive here. Within the window hours, you are allowed to drive and park here. However, the rules associated with the disabled parking card remain in effect.
Loss or theft of the disabled parking card
Have you lost your disabled parking card or has it been stolen? Download and complete the Loss of Disabled Parking Card Notification (PDF, 553.01 KB). Take the notification to the Town Hall in person. Bring your ID and a recent passport photo. Write your name and date of birth on the back.
Applying for a disabled parking space
Apply for your disabled parking space online. You will need DigiD and a disabled parking card.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the form Applying for a disabled parking space (PDF, 74.64 KB). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Low-traffic city centre entry exemption
Do you live in the low-traffic city centre (PDF, 2.28 MB) or do you need to go there? If so, in addition to a parking permit and disabled parking card and/or disabled parking space, you will need an entry exemption. You will find more information on how to apply for an entry exemption on the page Entry exemption low-traffic city centre.
More information
You will find more information on the website disabled parking card or in the following documents:
Charges
- An application for a disabled parking card costs € 91.19. A charge is always made for applying for a disabled parking card. This applies to a new application, but also an extension. The charge is also made if your application is turned down. You will be sent an invoice for this amount.
- Disabled parking card collection € 45.53. This charge is payable when you collect the card at the Town Hall.
- Application for a disabled parking space € 115.11. A charge is always made for applying for a disabled parking card. Even if the parking space is not granted. You will be sent an invoice for this amount.
- Construction of disabled parking? This is a facility under the Social Support Act (Wmo)