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Buenos Aires Removes 272 Invalid Disability Parking Spots After Citywide Audit

The review is meant to keep curbside access for people with up-to-date permits.

Overview

  • City officials, who disclosed the results Wednesday, said checks found expired, falsified or unregistered permits at the removed spaces.
  • Authorities reported that 76% involved expired or out‑of‑use permits, 11% were tied to deceased holders, 9% showed adulteration, and 4% had no official authorization.
  • Crews took down signposts and repainted yellow curb markings to return the spots to general use, steps shown in a video released by the city.
  • The audit spans about 4,000 reserved spaces across Buenos Aires, so the 272 removals equal roughly 7% of the total, with further reviews planned.
  • To request or renew a reserved spot, applicants need a valid national disability certificate and must file through the city’s TAD/miBA portal with license and vehicle documents to keep access for those who rely on these spaces.