Having a Blue Badge doesn’t let you park anywhere – you still have to follow the usual parking regulations. For example, you can still get a fine if you park somewhere that endangers people, like outside a school or near a junction.
Are disabled parking bays enforceable?
Mandatory disabled bays have formal status on the highway. They are underpinned in law by a Traffic Regulation Order which means that they are legally enforceable. Parking in a mandatory disabled parking bay without displaying a valid Blue Badge is therefore likely to incur a Penalty Charge Notice.
Do I pay congestion charge if I have a Blue Badge?
If you hold a valid Blue Badge, you’re eligible to register for a 100% discount from the Congestion Charge, even if you don’t own a vehicle or drive. If your vehicle has a disabled road fund licence (tax disc) you will receive the 100% discount automatically, with no need to register.
Can you park in disabled spaces?
To be allowed to park in a disabled bay, the car in question must display a valid disabled parking permit, or ‘Blue Badge. ‘ The ‘Blue Badge’ scheme is run by the government, and allows disabled people – or those who transport them – to avoid certain parking exemptions.
Can you park in a disabled bay outside someone’s house?
The council can help people with disabilities by providing parking bays outside their home. A disabled bay is only introduced if the person holds a valid Blue Badge and is frequently unable to park within walking distance of their property. Any person with a valid Blue Badge can park in a disabled bay at any time.
What can I do if someone parks in my disabled bay?
If someone illegally parks in a disabled bay, you can call our Parking Enforcement Team on 020 8489 2102.
What benefits can I claim if I have a Blue Badge?
If you’ve got a blue badge you might be eligible for extra concessions, like exemption from road tax, road tolls or access to town centres where other vehicles are restricted.
How many cars can you have on a disabled badge?
two vehicles
If you hold a valid Blue Badge, you can apply for exemption from the congestion charge in London by paying a £10 administration fee. You can register up to two vehicles that you would normally use to travel within the charging zone. This could be your own vehicle, or one you travel in.
What can you do if someone parks in your disabled space?
Only those in receipt of a unique permit may park in a dedicated disabled parking bay, which is enforceable all day, seven days a week. If someone illegally parks in a disabled bay, you can call our Parking Enforcement Team on 020 8489 2102.
What must you have to park in a disabled space?
Explanation: Don’t park in a space reserved for disabled people unless you or your passenger are a disabled badge holder.
Can I park in a white disabled bay?
If your vehicle is causing an obstruction it may be relocated to the nearest appropriate parking space….Where you can park with a disabled badge.
| Bay type | Badge type | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Resident bay | White Badge | Free to park with no time limit, except on WCC estates where parking is not allowed without a valid estate permit |
