To obtain a disabled parking permit, individuals typically need to submit a medical certification, application form, proof of identity and residency, and any necessary Veterans Affairs documentation.

According to the State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida Statute 316.1955, handicapped parking areas can only be used by a driver eligible for a handicap permit.

California gives disabled parking permits to people who don't provide enough medical information to prove they need one, state auditor Elaine Howle said in a report released Tuesday.