You can apply for yourself, someone else or an organisation. There’s a different way to apply if you’re in Northern Ireland. A Blue Badge costs up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland. It’s free in Wales.
Can you use your Blue Badge in Scotland?
Before you travel, check where you can park with a Blue Badge on GOV.UK to avoid getting a ticket, or on the local council’s website if you’re parking in Scotland. Your Blue Badge usually lets you park for free: on streets with parking meters or pay-and-display machines for as long as you need to.
Who is entitled to a Blue Badge in Scotland?
You could get a Blue Badge if you: have a substantial disability lasting at least 12 months that means you cannot walk at all. have a substantial disability lasting at least 12 months that means you’re virtually unable to walk. regularly drive and cannot use parking meters because of a severe disability in both arms.
Can I use my Blue Badge anywhere in the UK?
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.
Can I use my Blue Badge in Edinburgh?
Blue Badges which expire on or after 1 April 2022, will be accepted as being valid for on street parking in Edinburgh.
Do Blue Badge holders pay for parking in Scotland?
Badge holders: may park free of charge and without time limit at parking meters on-street and ‘pay-and-display’ on-street parking. may be exempt from time limits imposed on other users. may usually park on single or double yellow lines in Scotland without any time limit.
Is a Blue Badge free in Scotland?
A Blue Badge costs up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland. It’s free in Wales. They usually last up to 3 years. You must reapply for a Blue Badge before your current one expires.
What counts as a disability in Scotland?
The definition is set out in section 6 of the Equality Act 2010. It says you’re disabled if: you have a physical or mental impairment. that impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
How long does a Blue Badge last in Scotland?
3 years
If your application is not successful, you can ask for a review. You can find more information about how to do this in the letter from your council. A Blue Badge usually lasts for 3 years. You need to reapply for it every 3 years.
What illnesses qualify you for a Blue Badge?
You may be able to get a Blue Badge if you: have a permanent disability that means you can’t walk or have difficulty walking.
Hidden Disabilities
- depression.
- anxiety.
- bipolar.
- agoraphobia.
- autism.
- ADHD.
- coeliac disease.
- crohn’s disease.
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.
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.
Do I have to tell the DVLA if I have a Blue Badge?
You must tell DVLA if you have a driving licence and: you develop a ‘notifiable’ medical condition or disability. a condition or disability has got worse since you got your licence.
Can you park anywhere with a disabled badge UK?
You may park on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours if it is safe to do so but not within 15 metres of a junction or where there are restrictions on loading or unloading – indicated by yellow kerb dashes and/or signs on plates. You are not entitled to park on yellow lines in ‘off-street’ car parks.
Can my mum use her Blue Badge in my car?
Yes, if you’re picking up or dropping off the blue badge holder from any location you can use it. Blue badges must only be displayed if you are travelling in the vehicle as a driver or passenger OR if someone is collecting you or dropping you off and needs to park at the place where you are being collected or dropped.
Can you park on double yellow lines with a disabled badge UK?
If you have a blue badge you should be able to park on double yellow lines for up to 3 hours. This is only possible if there’s no ban on loading or unloading. To find out you need to check with the local authority. Some authorities might let you park in a space even if there is a ban on loading or unloading.
Can you park on a single yellow line with a disabled badge in Scotland?
In Scotland badge holders may park on single or double yellow lines for as long as they need to, unless there are restrictions on loading or unloading – indicated by yellow kerb dashes and/or signs on plates.
Can I use my English Blue Badge 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 Blue Badge holders park free in Glasgow?
Badge holders: may park free of charge and without time limit at parking meters on-street and ‘pay-and-display’ on-street parking. may be exempt from time limits imposed on other users. may usually park on single or double yellow lines in Scotland without any time limit.
How do I register as disabled in Scotland?
phone Social Security Scotland free on 0800 182 2222 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) to start an application. give your details so they can complete part 1 of the application for you over the phone. Social Security Scotland will send you a paper application form and a return envelope.
Who is entitled to a Blue Badge in UK?
If you’re disabled or have a health condition that affects your mobility, you can apply for a Blue Badge. You can also apply for a badge if you care for a child with a health condition that affects their mobility. Councils can charge for a blue badge. The most you can be charged is £10.