Disabled parking - Blue Badge

How it works

A Blue Badge helps you to park close to your destination, either as a passenger or driver.

A badge holder can park for free:

  • in allocated disabled bays and on the road
  • in any car park for the maximum stay (in line with its terms and conditions)
  • on single or double yellow lines (up to 3 hours)

Read more on GOV.UK: Blue Badge rights and responsibilities


The video above shows the process to apply for a Blue Badge due to a walking disability. It does not cover hidden disabilities.

It also mentions that they can be used throughout Europe. But since Brexit, this is no longer the case. There is now a list of countries where a UK blue badge is recognised.



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