As used in this article, the terms "special
vehicle identification card," "handicapped person," "handicapped person
identification card," "handicapped person placard" and "handicapped
person license" have the definitions set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:4-197
et seq.
No person shall stand, park or cause to be parked
any motor vehicle in any area or parking space which has been specifically
designated as a restricted parking area or parking place for handicapped
persons pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-205 and N.J.S.A.
39:4-197.5 unless the person has been issued a current handicapped
person identification card and unless the vehicle displays a handicapped
person license plate or placard.
Notice shall consist of a sign not less than
18 inches by 12 inches with appropriate marking as determined by the
Police Department and in conformance with all pertinent statutes.
Notice in the form described shall be posted
at the parking area or parking place so designated for the parking
of vehicles of handicapped persons by the owner or occupant, lessee
or licensee, and, upon posting, the provisions of this article shall
apply thereto.
The damaging or defacing of such sign is hereby
prohibited.
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by ordinance or by state statute, any person who shall violate any of the provisions contained within this Article
X shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $250, plus a maximum of 90 days' community service for all subsequent offenses, at the discretion of the Judge before whom such conviction is had.