evidence: It is also a misdemeanor under the New York State Penal Law (Section 210.45) to make a false statement or provide misinformation to obtain a parking permit for a person with a disability and is punishable by fines from $250 to $1,000. Additional civil penalties from $250 to $1,000 may also be imposed under Section 1203-a (4) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These penalties also apply to doctors providing certifications, as well as applicants. [...] Plates and permits do not allow you to disobey state or local parking regulations. They also do not exempt you from parking fees unless a locality has adopted an ordinance to that effect. The fine for illegally parking in a space reserved for people with disabilities is $50 to $150, plus a mandatory $30 surcharge. [...] Off-street parking spaces for people with disabilities are required by law at shopping centers that have five or more retail stores, and signs must be posted. Spaces reserved for people with disabilities must be located as close to the shopping center as possible and distributed to provide convenient access. A facility owner who does not comply may be fined up to $250.