Overview

• Authorities listed loading bays, resident-only bays, bus stops, school ‘keep clear’ zones, tram or cycle lanes, double white lines and out-of-use meters as off-limits to Blue Badge holders.
• Driving with a Blue Badge requires it to be displayed clearly on the dashboard with eligibility details visible.
• Using another person’s Blue Badge, parking with an expired credential or misusing it can incur fines up to £1,000.
• The scheme applies primarily to on-street parking while off-street sites like airports, hospitals and private car parks impose their own rules.
• Badge holders must follow the Highway Code and check local council regulations, particularly in areas with additional permit requirements such as central London.