Who qualifies for a disabled parking card?
Conditional: granted to specific medical categories, not every disability. Under Art. 16 of Law 1798/1988, generally ≥67% total disability (80% for blindness) is required, certified by KEPA. It's issued by the regional Transport Directorate (in some regions also online via gov.gr). It's the EU "blue card", recognised across the EU. It lets you park in disabled bays and must be displayed. It's strictly personal: valid only in the vehicle serving the holder and only when the holder is aboard. In short: yes, for specific categories with KEPA certification.
📋 The rules
- Generally ≥67% disability (80% blindness), KEPA-certified
- Issued: regional Transport Directorate / gov.gr
- The EU "blue card", recognised across the EU
- Parking in disabled bays, with display
- Strictly personal: only when the holder is aboard
🔓 Exceptions
- No blanket free parking everywhere (depends on the municipality)
- Doesn't override other traffic rules
- Invalid when the holder is absent
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Parking in a disabled bay without a valid card is fined (Law 5209/2025) €150 + towing + a 60-day licence suspension; on a repeat within the year €2,000 + a 1-year suspension. Misuse (e.g. a deceased relative's card, or use without the holder) carries the same parking penalty, while forgery/use of a forged card is a criminal offence (Penal Code Art. 216). Beware a myth: the "up to €855 fine" is Cyprus, not Greece; and "free parking everywhere" is overstated. To stay compliant: if eligible, get a card with KEPA certification, display it, use it only when the holder is aboard, and never park in a disabled bay without a valid card.
📎 Official sources
- Law 1798/1988 (Art. 16) — disabled parking card →
- gov.gr — issuing a disabled parking card →
- Penal Code (Art. 216) — forgery →
❓ Frequently asked
Who qualifies for a disabled parking card?
The card is granted to specific medical categories, generally with a disability rate of at least 67% (80% for blindness), certified by KEPA. Not every disability qualifies. It's issued by the regional Transport Directorate and, in some regions, via gov.gr.
Where can I park with the card?
The card lets you park in the special disabled bays and must be displayed. It's the EU blue card, recognised across the EU. It doesn't, however, grant free parking everywhere; any exemptions in controlled-parking zones depend on each municipality.
What's the fine for parking in a disabled bay without a card?
Parking in a disabled bay without a valid card is fined €150, with towing of the vehicle and a 60-day licence suspension. On a repeat within the year, the fine rises to €2,000 with a one-year licence suspension.
Can I use my relative's card?
No. The card is strictly personal and valid only when the holder is aboard. Using a card without the holder, or a deceased relative's card, is misuse, with the same parking penalty. Using a forged card is a criminal offence of forgery.
Does the €855 fine apply to disabled bays?
Not in Greece. The fine of up to €855 concerns Cyprus, not Greece. In Greece, parking in a disabled bay without a card is fined €150, with towing and a 60-day licence suspension, escalating on a repeat. It's a myth from Cypriot sources.
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