New rule changes will allow people who are classified as legally blind to be able to use disabled parking spaces. Legally blind Queenslanders will be able to apply for disability parking permits from August 31. The Queensland government passed legislation on Tuesday to broaden the eligibility criteria for the permits to include people with vision impairments. The legislation also includes plans to double the cost of the fine for parking illegally in a disabled parking bay. Legally blind people in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia are already able to access disability parking spaces with a permit.

Source: Daily Mail July 15, 2020 05:58 UTC