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Disabled Parking Volunteer Program Overview

House Bill 2083 enabled cities to engage volunteers in enforcing disabled parking regulations, fostering citizen involvement and reducing abuse. Volunteers undergo training and adhere to a code of conduct. Learn how to volunteer today!

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Disabled Parking Volunteer Program Overview

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  1. Disabled Parking Volunteer Program Overview

  2. PurposeDisabled Parking Volunteer Program House Bill 2083 passed on May 27, 1995. This bill empowered cities to appoint volunteers for: • Citizen involvement • Timely enforcement • Reduction of disabled parking abuse

  3. Volunteer Requirements • Release form • Background check • 4 hour training program

  4. Volunteer Training Program • Parking Management overview • Legislation overview • Explanation of ordinance codes • Procedures for writing citations • Adjudication hearings • Volunteer Code of Conduct

  5. Volunteer Training Program Graduation • Identification badge • Parking citation book • Parking Management cap

  6. Volunteer Limitations • Not peace officers • Cannot enforce other civil, traffic or criminal laws • Cannot possess or use weapons while enforcing disabled parking • Are not compensated by the City

  7. How to Volunteer • Visit: http://www.houstontx.gov/parking/volunteer.html • Email: volunteer.parking@houstontx.gov • Call: 832-393-8690

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