AUGUSTA – A new registration plate is now available for veterans who have a disability, Secretary of State Dan A. Gwadosky announced Friday.

The new plate, which features both the veteran and disability symbols, authorizes access to designated disability parking spaces. Previously, veterans with a disability needed to obtain a disability placard in addition to their veteran plates.

To obtain the plate, interested veterans must submit an Application for Disability Plate-Placard or have one currently on file with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The application is available at BMV offices or online at http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/.

More information about the Disability Special Veteran Plate can be obtained by visiting a BMV office or calling the BMV Registration Section at 624-9000, ext. 52149.