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206 Time extension for people with disabilities (1) This section applies to a driver if— (a) the driver displays in or on the vehicle a current mobility parking scheme authority; and (b) the driver complies with the conditions (if any) of the authority. (2) The driver may park continuously on a length of road, or in an area, to which a permissive parking sign applies— (a) in a parking area for electric-powered vehicles or a parking area for charging of electric-powered vehicles—for 30 minutes longer than the period indicated on the permissive parking sign; or (b) in any other case, for the longer of— (i) if the time limit on the sign is 30 minutes or less—2 hours; or (ii) if the time limit on the sign is longer than 30 minutes—an unlimited period. (3) Subsection (2) (b) does not apply if the driver parks in a parking area for people with disabilities. parking area for charging of electric-powered vehicles—see section 203C (2). parking area for electric-powered vehicles—see section 203B (2).