The car parks here all have disabled bays available. In the pay and display car parks there is a reduced charge if you display a Blue Badge in your car.
Can disabled drivers park for free?
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.
Do Blue Badge holders pay for parking in Wales?
You may park for free and without time limit unless signs say otherwise. (Check local signs for information). You must display the Blue Badge. Always try to use these bays instead of parking on yellow lines.
Is there still free parking in Swansea?
Current free parking Swansea
These days you can still park for free on Oystermouth Road (on a double yellow line) alongside Swansea Promenade. Parking is free after 4 pm, until 8 A.M. between Monday and Friday. It is permitted until 10 A.M. on a Saturday and all day on Sundays.
Where can you park with a Blue Badge in Wales?
The badge is intended for on-street parking only. Off-street car parks, such as those provided in hospitals, supermarkets or local authority car parks are governed by separate rules. You must never copy the badge or attempt to alter the details.
Does disabled pay for parking UK?
Off-street car park operators should provide parking spaces for disabled people. However, it is up to the car park owner to decide whether badge holders can park free of charge. Do not assume you can always park for free.
Do wheelchair users have to pay for parking?
In Ireland the Parking Permit enables the permit holder to park the vehicle in designated on-street accessible parking bay free of charge for an unlimited duration unless otherwise stated. Generally, all street parking spaces or local authority car parks provide parking at no cost to the Permit holder.
Can I park on double yellow lines with a Blue Badge in Wales?
Badge holders may park on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours if it is safe to do so and do not cause an obstruction but not where there are restrictions on loading or unloading – indicated by yellow kerb dashes and/or signs on plates.
What benefits do Blue Badge holders get?
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. in disabled parking bays on streets for as long as you need to, unless a sign says there is a time limit.
Can a Blue Badge holder get 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.
How much does it cost to park in the quadrant in Swansea?
£2 for
This car park is just £2 for all day parking if you arrive after 9.30am or just a £1 for 2 hours. PLUS, experience FREE parking every Sunday. The Quadrant car park has 565 spaces and is located adjacent to the shopping centre. It is operated and owned by The City and County of Swansea.
How much does it cost to park in Swansea?
Swansea The City Gates compared to other car parks nearby
| Swansea The City Gates | |
|---|---|
| Tariff | 1 hour £1.15 1 to 2 hours £2.30 2 to 3 hours £3.45 3 to 4 hours £4.60 4 to 24 hours £4.95 App 1 hour £0.95 App 1 to 2 hours £1.90 App 2 to 3 hours £2.85 App 3 to 4 hours £3.80 App 4 to 24 hours £3.95 |
How long is free parking in Tesco Swansea?
People will only be able to enjoy an hour’s free parking at Tesco’s Swansea Marina store, but if they want to be able to stay for an extra hour they will have to splash out a minimum of £3 in store.
Can you park on double yellow lines with a Blue Badge in Cardiff?
You can park on any of the following for up to 3 hours if you use a parking clock with your Blue Badge: resident bays, double yellow lines, or. single yellow lines.
Can you use an 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.
Do you need to inform DVLA if you 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.
Do disabled people get free cars UK?
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.
What discounts can I get with a Blue Badge?
Disabled people and their carers can get discounts from some companies and organisations.
- Cinema Exhibitors’ Association (CEA) Card.
- Music & Performance Venues.
- Arts Council.
- Local Museums & Galleries.
- British Rail.
- National Express.
Do you have to pay for a disabled car?
From 27 October 2025 you will need to pay the daily ULEZ charge for your ‘disabled’ or ‘disabled passenger vehicle’ tax class vehicle if it does not meet the ULEZ emission standards.
Can anyone use a disabled parking space?
An accessible parking bay is a reserved space on the public road for use by Blue Badge holders only. They are also known as disabled parking bays and most are given along with other on-street parking. In some circumstances you can apply for a bay near your home or work.
How do I get a free disability car?
You can submit a claim online through myAccount or through Revenue’s Online Service (ROS). Click on the ‘Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities’ button under ‘Vehicle Services’. Vehicles for people with disabilities (Tax relief scheme) contains detailed information on this scheme.