Texas Transportation Code 681.0111 – Manufacture, Sale, Possession, or Use of Counterfeit or Altered Placard
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(a) A person commits an offense if, without the department’s authorization, the person:
(1) manufactures, sells, or possesses a placard that is deceptively similar to a disabled parking placard; or
(2) alters a genuine disabled parking placard.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly parks a vehicle displaying a counterfeit or altered placard in a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
| Class C misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 681.0111
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor. An offense under Subsection (b) is a Class C misdemeanor.
(d) For purposes of this section, a placard is deceptively similar to a disabled parking placard if the placard is not a genuine disabled parking placard but a reasonable person would presume that it is a genuine disabled parking placard.