A new law that goes into effect Sunday will crack down on people who abuse handicapped parking permits.
Officials hope the new rules will make it more difficult for drivers to abuse the permits.
On Friday, WFTV reporter Racquel Asa was at the Orlando Ikea store,
Mary Zarick, who has a handicapped parking permit, had to park
"If they don't have it,
Getting a permit to park in a handicap parking spot soon won't be as easy. The state has changed the law to put more scrutiny on who gets one and how long a person can keep one.
A doctor's note will now be required when renewing or replacing a handicap permit every four years. In addition, the new law requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles set up a hotline to report permit abuse.
A person can be jailed and will face a $250 fine for parking in a handicap spot without a permit.
WFTV
