Blue Badges for people with disabilities and dementia across England & Wales is able to access blue badge parking permits.
Some people can get a blue badge automatically that will only be if you are:
- Partially sighted
- Get the highest rate of Disability Living Allowance
- Get Personal Independance Payment scoring 8 points or more in the move around area of the assessment. (check your decision letter if your unsure.
- You can also get war pensioners mobility supplement
- Received a lump sum payment as part of the armed forces compensation scheme.
Where can you park with a blue badge?
without a blue badge you can’t be permitted to park at disabled parking, but when have one you can park in places other drivers cant use.
You can get a blue badge from your local council but other rules differ to other councils.
Some examples of where a blue badge usually lets you park for free (check your local rules)
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