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.
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Is Blue Badge valid throughout the UK?
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 I use my disabled Blue Badge anywhere in 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.
Are blue badges nationwide?
The Blue Badge Scheme is a national arrangement that offers special parking provision for some people with disabilities, and enables parking for either drivers or passengers closer to the required destination.
Is UK Blue Badge valid in Europe?
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.
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?
Blue badges allow people to benefit from certain parking concessions. In addition, people who have a blue badge are often able to automatically access other concessions. For example, blue badge holders are able to claim discounts from the London congestion charge.
Can my mum use her Blue Badge in my car?
People who can use a Blue Badge
If you are a Blue Badge holder, it is for your use and benefit only. It must only be displayed if you are travelling in the vehicle as a driver or passenger and are personally making use of a parking concession.
Can I use my Blue Badge in Europe after Brexit?
It is an EU wide scheme and there is a reciprocal arrangement with all EU countries so that disabled drivers can use their permit to park when they travel abroad. In 1998, the EU Member States agreed to recognise Blue Badge parking permits of a common format issued in all EU countries.
Can an English Blue Badge be used in Wales?
While the scheme operates throughout the UK, there are small variations in its application in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Blue Badge holders can also park in council car parks either free and unlimited, or at reduced prices, or for longer periods.
Can I use my wife’s Blue Badge to visit her in hospital?
Allow carers the use of Blue Badges when visiting (the disabled person(s) they normally care for, in) hospital.
Can I use my Blue Badge in London?
If you’re a Blue Badge holder there are several options available to you. These include places to stop to set down or pick up passengers and parking spaces which are reserved solely for the use of Blue Badge holders. However, the standard entitlements of the Blue Badge do not apply in parts of central London.
Can I use my English Blue Badge in Scotland?
Tourists visiting Scotland
If you’re visiting from the EU, you can use your disability parking card instead of a Blue Badge. If you’re visiting from a non-EU country, you should contact the local council of the area you’re staying in.
Can I use my UK Blue Badge in Spain 2022?
Disabled parking badges showing the name of the holder which have been issued by another EU country can be used in Spain until they expire.
Is UK disabled badge valid in USA?
U.K disabled Badges ARE valid in the U.S. To say that you have to purchase a U.S. disabled permit is a con.
Can I use my British disabled badge in Spain?
If you have a blue disabled badge from another EU country, this will be valid in Spain and other EU and EEA countries if you are travelling. This will entitle you to park in designated parking spaces where available.
Can you get cheaper car insurance if you have a Blue Badge?
If you don’t qualify for the Motability scheme, there may still be the possibility to get help and discounts. If you are on the blue badge scheme, (meaning you can park in designated disabled spaces), some insurers will give you a discounted policy.
Can Blue Badge holders buy a car VAT free?
You can purchase, a motor vehicle VAT- free when all the following conditions are met: the motor vehicle is supplied to a disabled person who normally uses a wheelchair to be mobile. the vehicle is permanently and substantially adapted.
Does arthritis qualify for Blue Badge?
You may be eligible for a blue badge, meaning you can park closer to where you need to go. If you claim benefits like Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment, or you have difficulty getting around because of your arthritis, then this will support your application.
What can disabled people get for free?
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.
Can I get a mobility car if I have a Blue Badge?
Check you’re eligible
You can get a Motability car or vehicle if you’ve been awarded: the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) the enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) or War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement.