4 d. ago New Blue Badge parking space finder to help millions of people across UK

There are around 63,000 Blue Badge parking spaces for 3.2 million scheme users travelling as a driver or passenger.

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4 d. ago For every disabled parking bay there are 52 Blue Badge holders as oversubscribed scheme is rife with fraud and abuse

Demand for permits continues to rise with the rate of new applications increasing by 31% between 2022 and 2024. And instances of Blue Badge fraud are up 1,000% since 2016.

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5 d. ago New Blue Badge parking warning to over three million users across the UK

There are currently over 3.2 million Blue Badge holders in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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6 d. ago UK Blue Badge holders issued 'never assume' warning over parking in 7 places

Although the Blue Badge scheme does provide parking concessions to help disabled people get closer to their destinations, it doesn't permit them right to park anywhere

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8 d. ago You can't park there, mate! Facebook page tries to humiliate driver for parking his £160K Lamborghini in a disabled spot... but motorist has the ultimate clapback

A Facebook page that regularly shares local news from Torquay, Devon posted an image of a grey Lamborghini wonkily parked in what appeared to be a Blue Badge designated spot.

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8 d. ago The four precautions Blue Badge holders must take when parking to avoid £130 fine

Experts say that, contrary to popular belief, the blue badge scheme does not allow drivers to park anywhere

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2 w. ago Blue Badge driving alert on risk of £1,000 fine over parking rules

Experts say you could even have your badge withdrawn for not following the rules

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2 w. ago People with a Blue Badge cannot park in certain places at any time of day or night

Full list of Blue Badge parking rules for people travelling in a vehicle as a driver or passenger over the bank holiday weekend.

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3 w. ago Full Blue Badge parking eligibility for drivers with 'hidden' disabilities

Blue Badges can be a lifeline for those with hidden disabilities, as they provide access to a range of parking benefits. Here's everything you need to know about how to apply for a Blue Badge.

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3 w. ago Blue Badge driver left fuming after being fined £110 for parking in a disabled bay

Philip Davey was fined after parking in a disabled bay in Billet Lane car park, Hornchurch, during a visit to Queen's Theatre with his mother-in-law, who is seriously ill with cancer

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3 w. ago Woman who used disabled person's Blue Badge for parking gets a shock after court

Isle of Wight woman Paula MacLachlan had to pay more than £1,000 after she unlawfully used a disabled person's Blue Badge when parking in Isle of Wight in September last year

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