Blue Badge holders can park for free for up to three hours in our car parks. Normal parking charges apply after the free-parking period has ended. Renew or apply for a Blue Badge on the county council website.
Where can I park in Cambridge with a Blue Badge?
Park Street: 8 designated spaces, first 3 hours free.
There are also on-street disabled parking spaces in:
- Adam & Eve Street: 3 spaces.
- Fair Street: 2 spaces.
- City Road: 2 spaces.
- Napier Street: 2 spaces.
- Guildhall Street: 2 spaces.
- Peas Hill: 4 spaces.
- Regent Street: 2 spaces.
- King’s Parade: 3 spaces.
Can Blue Badge holders park in residents bays in Cambridge?
Residents who live in a Cambridge Resident Parking Scheme and hold a valid Blue Badge can apply for a free Blue Badge holder visitor parking permit. This enables a visitor to park their vehicle in a designated residents only parking area during the scheme’s operational hours.
Can you park on double yellow lines with a disabled badge in Cambridge?
Disabled Parking (Council Car Parks)
A valid blue (disabled) badge is displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. The registered disabled person is either driving or a passenger. The vehicle is parked within a bay (not double yellow lines)
Can I use my disabled badge anywhere in the UK?
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. You can check the parking rules on GOV.UK.
Can you drive into Cambridge Centre?
If you need to drive, there are five park and ride sites around the edge of city. There are multi-storey car parks and smaller pay-and-display car parks within walking distance of the city centre.
Do you have to pay to drive in Cambridge?
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Is Blue Badge parking free in Cambridge?
Blue Badge holders can park for free for up to three hours in our car parks. Normal parking charges apply after the free-parking period has ended. Renew or apply for a Blue Badge on the county council website.
Can I use my Blue Badge in any borough?
A Blue Badge doesn’t work the same in every local authority area, and there are some places where it cannot be used at all. Some popular tourist destinations in the country have different rules, including: Cornwall, where you can register a vehicle to be able to park for free in council car parks.
Can you park anywhere in UK with a Blue Badge?
The Blue Badge is not a licence to park anywhere. If you park where it would cause an obstruction or danger to other road users you could be fined or receive a Penalty Charge Notice or have your vehicle removed. Do not park where it would endanger, inconvenience or obstruct pedestrians or other road users.
Does a Blue Badge entitle you to free road tax?
Many blue badge holders are also eligible for exemption from paying road tax. People who don’t have a blue badge might also be able to get a road tax exemption. You’ll automatically get a refund for any full remaining months of road tax when you apply for exemption.
What benefits can I claim if I have a Blue Badge?
The Blue Badge Scheme provides a range of parking benefits for disabled people who have difficulty walking. For example, you can park for free in pay-and-display bays and also on double and single yellow lines. A Blue Badge costs up to £10 in England and Northern Ireland, and up to £20 in Scotland. It’s free in Wales.
Do disabled drivers pay for parking?
Do I have to pay? If you have a valid disabled persons parking card, the disabled parking spaces provided by local authorities are free of charge. Under local bye-laws, each local authority has the discretion to set time limits for parking in these spaces.
Can I use my blue disabled badge abroad?
You can use your UK Blue Badge when travelling in some European Union ( EU ) countries, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Parking concessions vary in each country. Further information is available on: Parking card for people with disabilities in the European Union.
Can I park on a red route with a disabled badge?
Blue Badge parking bays are an essential part of the red route as they allow parking to be controlled and more accessible.
Can I use my disabled badge in London?
There is no exemption for Blue Badge holders during the operating hours of Red Routes. There are bays set aside for parking for Blue Badge holders, but they may only operate during certain times. Red bays indicate that parking or loading is only permitted during off peak times.
Is parking difficult in Cambridge?
Information about parking in Cambridge
Due to its medieval street patterns, on-street parking in Cambridge is difficult, with a limited number of spaces that are mostly reserved for permit holders only.
Can you visit Cambridge University for free?
The CAMCard enables you to enter the Colleges*, free of charge, when they are open to the general public, with up to three guests (one at St John’s and Queens’, two guests at King’s).
Is parking free in Cambridge?
Most City of Cambridge parking meters have a 2 hour time limit at rates ranging from $1-1.50/hr., although in some high turnover areas the maximum may be as low as 30 minutes. Meters take US quarters or online payment through the Passport Parking website or mobile app (although there is an additional $0.50 fee).
How do you pay for public transport in Cambridge?
Most buses in Cambridge are operated by Stagecoach (Citi), where you can buy a ticket from the driver. A Dayrider ticket is valid for unlimited travel on Stagecoach buses for one day. Other options include a Megarider ticket, which provides unlimited travel on Citi buses for seven days.
Is Cambridge parking free on Sundays?
Every Sunday parking is free in metered spaces and in neighborhoods that typically require residential permits. If you’re lucky enough to find a broken meter, the city allows you to park for free up until the stated time limit (so you’ll get 2 hours of free parking at a 2 hour meter).