Under certain conditions, severely disabled people are granted permission to park in places where this is not normally permitted. Eligible persons can also use the parking concessions as a passenger; a driver's license is not required.
Proof of authorization is the parking permit in conjunction with the written exemption, which explains and limits the individual exemptions.

Note:The parking permit must be clearly visible behind the windshield of the parked car and the exemption permit must always be carried.

"Blue parking permit" (EU-wide)

The "parking permit for severely disabled persons with exceptional walking disabilities, blind persons and severely disabled persons with bilateral amelia or phocomelia or with comparable functional impairments" on a blue background is issued as a European parking permit. It entitles the holder to park in parking spaces for severely disabled persons (wheelchair user symbol) in all EU member states and enables further concessions such as
- parking for up to 3 hours in restricted parking bans (signs 286, 290 StVO)
- parking in traffic-calmed areas under certain conditions
- Parking for up to 3 hours in residents' parking spaces

"Orange parking permit" (nationwide)

With the orange "parking permit for special groups of severely disabled people", parking concessions such as the above examples also apply nationwide.

Please note:This permit does not entitle you to park in parking spaces for severely disabled persons (wheelchair symbol)