Disabled parking permit 

• You ride as a passenger with someone.
• You are bound to a wheelchair.
  • This means that you will always need a wheelchair.
  • You cannot walk a few steps, even with the help of another person or an aid.

or

• You can walk less than 100 meters (with a crutch or walker)
  • You depend on the assistance of a driver for door-to-door transportation.
  • You need the driver to walk and/or you cannot wait alone if the driver parks the car somewhere else.
• This permit is personal and cannot be used by anyone else.
• You can apply for the parking permit online (see "Apply").
• You will need your DigiD to apply.

Examples

You can only walk a few feet and you always use a wheelchair. When you leave by car, you are a passenger. The driver takes the wheelchair for you in the trunk. You will not receive get a passenger permit.

You can walk 50 meters with your walker without anyone's help. You can wait sitting on a walker or a bench while the driver parks the car. You will not receive a passenger permit.

Your son can walk less than 100 meters. Due to an intellectual disability, it is unsafe to leave him alone while you park the car. Your son can then get a passenger permit.

• You are bound to a wheelchair and drive a car by yourself.
• You can apply for both a driver and a passenger permit online (see "Apply").
• You will need your DigiD to apply.
• You must include a copy of your driver's license.

• This permit is for transporting more people at once.
• The permit is given to an institution. For more information, call 14 079 and ask for the special parking facilities department.
• Apply for the parking permit online (see "Apply").

You will not receive a parking permit (unless you also have a problem walking).

• Make an appointment at the Wmo counter (see "Make an appointment") to fill out a 'Statement of loss'.
• Reporting loss or theft through the website or by phone is not possible.
• Can't come to City Hall yourself? If so, you can send someone else. This person must bring:
  • and authorization signed by you
  • a (copy) of your proof of identity
  • their own an identity document 
• Do you want to apply for a new permit? Check this on the statement. Note: You must pay for this application immediately.
• If necessary, the clerk will give you a temporary emergency permit until you have your new parking permit.
• You will receive a letter with information about picking up your new parking permit.

Using permit in Zoetermeer

• You may park your car for free in a general parking lot for the disabled in Zoetermeer.
• Always place the permit clearly visible behind the windshield.
• You do not have to pay at a parking machine or parking meter in Zoetermeer.
• Free parking does not apply in the parking garages.
• You may, in places where parking is prohibited, park for free for up to 3 hours. You must place a parking disc clearly visible next to your parking permit.
• In places where you can park for free, but bound to a certain time (blue zone), you may park for an unlimited time.
• Overview of parking lots in Zoetermeer and The Hague.

Parking policy change

Zoetermeer is switching to using a scan car for parking enforcement. In the paid parking and blue zone areas, a scan car will test drive in February and check parking violations starting March 1, 2024.

The arrival of the scan car means no change for disabled parking permit holders. You can continue to use the card as described above. 

Permit use in other communities

You may not park everywhere for free; the rules vary from one municipality to another. You can find more information on the website disabled parking permit. Usually you can see on the parking meter whether you can park for free if you have a disabled parking permit.

First time parking permit application (survey)

Are you applying for a parking permit for the first time? Then we will start with an investigation first.

• Our medical specialist's assistant will contact you to schedule an appointment (possibly at your home if there is no other option).
• Bring your medical records (see "What to bring").
• During the appointment, your situation will be discussed and tested to see if you will receive the parking permit.

Online applications:

Disabled parking permit application

Also for request copy parking permit. After a few steps in the form, you can indicate this.

Apply by appointment:

Disabled parking facility appointment

Handicapped parking permit renewal

Please complete the form below. After a few steps in the form, you can indicate that it is an extension.

Disabled parking permit application or renewal

Has your application for a parking permit been approved? You will receive a letter from us with information about picking up your parking permit.

• You must pick up the parking permit yourself at the Wmo counter.
• You must make an appointment to do so.
  Appointment to pick up disabled parking pass
• Look under "Bring" what all you need to bring to the appointment.

Can't come to City Hall yourself? Then call 14 079 and ask for the Wmo desk.

At the interview for the 1st application (examination)

• Your medical records. For example: a statement from your doctor or specialist, a list of the medications you are taking and/or the hospital appointment card.

When picking up the permit

• The letter stating that you will receive the parking permit.
• A passport photo in which you are easily identifiable.
• A valid identification document.
• When renewing: your previous parking permit.

• You pay the cost of the examination and administration in advance.
• You will receive a bill for that.
• Is there no medical necessity (indication) for a parking ticket? Then you will get a small portion of the money back.

Price changes and typographical errors reserved.

Special assistance

Do you have a low income? You may be able to apply for special assistance for the cost. For more information, call the special parking assistance department at 14 079 or send an email to: bijzondereparkeervoorzieningen@zoetermeer.nl.

The municipality will make a decision within 8 weeks on whether you will receive the parking permit.

Object to decision?

Complete the online form:

Objection, benefit, Wmo assistance request or youth assistance

The parking permit must be returned to the municipality by the next of kin as soon as possible. As the next of kin, you will receive a letter from us informing you that the parking facility has been discontinued. This letter also includes a reply envelope that you can use to return the parking permit.

We register the card as "revoked" which means the parking permit is no longer valid. The police and some other municipalities have access to the system in which we register this. If the parking permit is misused, the police file an official report.