Chapter 3. Passenger Special Plates Issued by Medical Affairs: Disability Plate: Click here for an Disability Plate Form. A. Definition: Disability plates are issued to qualified Massachusetts residents who are primary owners of a registered passenger vehicle or a motorcycle. A holder of a passenger vehicle Disability plate may be entitled to a Temporary Disabled Placard. A person must demonstrate " good cause " or need for the placard in writing to the Medical Affairs Branch. " Good cause " is interpreted as a valid reason why the plate cannot be used and duration of the need. Disability Placards are issued to qualified Massachusetts residents on a temporary or permanent basis. A person may be issued only one valid placard at a time. Disability Veteran Plates are issued only to qualified Massachusetts resident veterans who meet the same qualifications as those applying for a disability plate. This claim must be supported by a statement of disability from the Veteran's Administration. These plates are issued only to persons who have a passenger vehicle registered in their name. (See Active Military & Veteran Section of this manual). (Your handicap plates will be issued providing the vehicle is registered and titled in your name or if held in joint ownership. Your name must be listed first). 11/09https://www.mass.gov/doc/application-for-disabled-parking/download