Disabled parking places

The Disabled Person's Badge scheme applies throughout England, Wales and with slight variation in Scotland, England and Wales.

The Disabled Person's Badge scheme does not apply at certain security sensitive areas such as airports.

For further information on the scheme and other mobility related issues please visit the Department for Transport website. 

Generally, under the Disabled Person's Badge scheme, badge holders can:

Park on single or double yellow lines...

• Outside controlled hours without limit
• During controlled hours for up to 3hrs with badge and clock displayed

Park in a limited waiting bay...

• Outside controlled hours without time limit
• During controlled hours without time limit with badge and clock displayed unless otherwise stated on traffic sign

Badge holders cannot:

• Park where a loading ban is in force
• Park at special bays e.g. doctor, police, diplomatic, sometimes resident
• Park on footways unless there is an exemption indicated by signs and white lines
• Park on loading bays
• Park on clearways
• Park on bus stops
• Park on taxi ranks
• Park on pedestrian crossing or its extended markings

Useful information and websites

• The Blue Badge scheme leaflet - rights and responsibilities in England
• The Blue Badge scheme - Department for Transport website
• Information from Direct.gov.uk 

Last updated 14/10/2008 15:25:57

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