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IELTS Practice Reading: Note/Summary Completion ID: #56950 Hard Parking arrangements
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Parking Arrangements for Disabled People in Countries Outside Europe

The design of badges differs in the various towns and cities of certain countries outside the European Union and you should read the following information for the arrangements that apply in the country, or countries, you intend to visit carefully.

Australia

Disabled travel in Australia

The demand for information on travel for people with disabilities has never been greater. To participate independently in community life, including the enjoyment of travel, people with disabilities need barrier-free environments. This includes seemingly simple requirements such as easy access to public transport, buildings and footpaths, and thoughtfully designed facilities and services from airports to accommodation.

By international standards, Australia offers quite good access for people with disabilities. Many of the hotels, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and shops in Australia's major cities have facilities for those with disabilities although not all of them cater for people in wheelchairs. It is advisable to give advance notice wherever possible to ensure the best possible assistance.

Car parking

Most public car parking stations have dedicated parking spots for disabled drivers, clearly identified by the international disabled sign. The bays are close to ramps and lifts and are generally wider than the regular parking spaces. The use of disabled parking bays is closely monitored and heavy fines apply to unauthorised users. In order to use disabled parking, you must obtain a temporary disabled parking permit.

Regulations regarding disabled parking permits (DPP) vary from state to state. Generally the following procedures apply:

International visitors:

Bring your overseas permit with you.

Overseas permits may be used in Queensland, Australian Capital Territory (Canberra), Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. In New South Wales, application may be made for a temporary permit at any Roads and Traffic Authority office. In Victoria, a temporary permit for a holder of an overseas parking permit may be arranged before arrival through Vic Roads. Apply at least one month before arrival by facsimile or by post, enclosing a copy of your overseas permit together with the dates you will be in Australia and address when first arriving in Victoria. A temporary permit issued in New South Wales or Victoria will be recognised throughout Australia.

Visitors are advised to contact the relevant authorities for information well in advance of travel:

New South Wales

Roads and Traffic Authority, Mobility Parking Scheme, GPO Box K198, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9218 6670 (Freecall within Australia: 13 22 13)

Victoria

Vic Roads (VR), Traffic & Road User Management Dept, Disabled Person's Parking Scheme, 60 Denmark Road, Kew VIC 3101 

Tel: +61 3 9854 2666 Fax: +61 3 9854 2918

Always remember to:

Make sure your permit will not expire during your travel.

Display your permit as in your home state/country.

Parking permits do not authorise vehicles to park in loading zones, bus zones, no-stopping zones and the like.

Most parking permit applications must be completed in part by a doctor or accompanied by a valid doctor's certificate that clearly states the nature of disability.

A fee of $A10-$A15 usually applies. 

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In order to move around freely disabled people basically require  spaces.

To make sure help is on hand, people in wheelchairs should provide  to restaurants, cinemas etc.

People using disabled parking without a permit will probably receive .

Overseas permit holders should contact VicRoads for a .

If you need to apply to VicRoads you should do so  before you expect to arrive.

VR can be contacted by telephone or by .

Some parts of the permit application form need to be filled in .

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