Handicapped Parking at Port of Tampa

[nanners]

Does the Port of Tampa have free handicapped parking? We sailed out of Miami last February and I thought (I could be wrong) I read on Cruise Critic somewhere that parking at the Miami port was free if you had a handicapped sticker. I was wondering if that were the case in Tampa. Am asking for my father. Thanks for any help.

 

Nanners

[JohninDC]

No - and POM recently changed to require payment from all (including those with a handicap permit).

[nanners]

Thanks for your answer. That helps with our planning.

[FLACRUISER99]

No - and POM recently changed to require payment from all (including those with a handicap permit).

 

When did this happen? I parked free September 23-27,2013

Edited December 12, 2013 by FLACRUISER99

[nanners]

At the Tampa port?

[JohninDC]

When did this happen? I parked free September 23-27,2013

 

POM instituted the change to charge everyone (including those with a handicap permit) in October.

[mafig]

At the Tampa port?

 

 

Tampa was never free.

[nanners]

Thanks, that's what I needed to know.

[sharecruises]

POM changed the handicapped parking rules mid Nov 2013

 

however...IF you have a true disabled vehicle = wheelchair lift van, or one with hand controls or whatever....

you can still park free at Miami (also at Port Everglades)

[BigAl_7]

I know this is a very old thread, but the website for the Port of Tampa shows this for disabled parking being free:

 

Toggle AnswerIs parking free for disabled?

For any vehicle with modifications i.e.:

• Foot Controls
  
• Hand Controls
  
• Extended Pedals
  
• Wheelchair Lift
  
• Wheelchair Ramp
  
• 100% Disabled Veterans
  

This is in the FAQs on the https://www.porttb.com/parking website. I did have to argue with the lady at the booth about my power wheelchair lift on my truck and they didn't let me in until I asked to speak with a manager. Never did hear from a manager, but I think that they are counting on people not knowing their rights and just giving into paying instead of forcing the issue it seems.

 

Does the Port of Tampa have free handicapped parking? We sailed out of Miami last February and I thought (I could be wrong) I read on Cruise Critic somewhere that parking at the Miami port was free if you had a handicapped sticker. I was wondering if that were the case in Tampa. Am asking for my father. Thanks for any help.

 

Nanners