Pregnant in Florida? There’s a parking pass for that

September 16, 2025

Pregnant and postpartum women in Florida no longer have to face the long, hot walk across a crowded parking lot.

A law that took effect this summer gives them access to disabled parking spaces with a temporary state-issued placard.

The program, signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis and sponsored by Rep. Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota, creates a red disability pass specifically for expectant and new mothers. McFarland, a mother herself, pushed for the change after experiencing late-pregnancy mobility struggles.

Unlike Florida’s permanent blue placards for people with lasting disabilities, the red permit is short-term: valid for up to one year and nonrenewable.

Supporters say the law helps protect women from overexertion, heat exposure, and the strain of hauling infants and supplies across Florida parking lots.

The Legislature’s message: swollen ankles, car seats, and diaper bags deserve closer parking too.

To get one, a licensed Florida physician must certify the pregnancy or postpartum status on form HSMV 83040.

That paperwork goes to a county tax collector’s office, where the placard is issued for a $15 fee. Doctors’ offices may also charge service fees for completing the form.

The red card must hang from a vehicle’s rearview mirror when parked in a designated spot.

The doctor sets the expiration date — anywhere from a few months to a full year. When it expires, it cannot be renewed.

Improper or fraudulent use of disability placards — red or blue — remains illegal and carries penalties under state law.

Applications and step-by-step instructions are available through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and local tax collector offices.

WPEC-CBS12 is a news partner of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/09/16/pregnant-in-florida-theres-a-parking-pass-for-that/

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