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House passes bill to clarify van-accessible parking use and placard rules
Summary
The Utah House passed third substitute HB 374 to clarify use of van-accessible parking and placard placement; sponsors said the change reserves van-accessible spaces for drivers transporting people who require extra space for lifts or mobility devices. The bill passed 72–1 and now moves to the Senate.
Representative Stratton told the House that third substitute HB 374 would refine state law on accessible parking to ensure van-accessible stalls serve those who need extra room for mobility devices. “What this bill does is … reserve the opportunity for those with a special placard to park in that place,” Stratton said, describing changes to signage, placard placement and a delayed effective date.
Members asked technical questions about the bill’s 50 percent…
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