Overview
- Wales Online, Birmingham Live and the Daily Record published explanatory guides on Wednesday that restated existing Blue Badge rules and gave locality-specific lists of always‑prohibited parking spots.
- Common no‑parking locations include pedestrian crossings and zig‑zag markings, clearways, bus, tram and cycle lanes, school 'keep clear' markings, suspended meter bays and parking places reserved for specific users.
- Badge holders still get concessions such as free use of on‑street disabled bays and some pay‑and‑display spaces and may park on yellow lines for up to three hours if there is no loading ban and a parking clock is shown.
- The badge must be displayed clearly on the dashboard with the number visible and the photo face down and councils can fine, seize or withdraw badges for misuse or lending to others.
- Because the Blue Badge scheme is run by local authorities, permissions and exceptions vary by council so drivers should check local signs and council guidance before relying on a concession.