Government issues warning to Blue Badge holders over little-known ‘offence’
Government issues warning to Blue Badge holders over little-known ‘offence’ The UK government has reiterated the importance of proper use of Blue Badges, warning that misuse can lead to fines up to £1,000. The Blue Badge scheme provides parking concessions for individuals with disabilities or health conditions affecting their mobility, as well as for those […]
Pensioner, 75, slammed with £240 parking fine for placing his blue badge ‘upside down’
Pensioner, 75, slammed with £240 parking fine for placing his blue badge ‘upside down’ A pensioner was fined for displaying her Blue Badge upside down, leading to a parking penalty. This incident highlights the strict enforcement of parking regulations concerning the proper display of Blue Badges. To avoid such fines, it’s essential for badge holders […]
Blue Badge government warning as £1,000 fine risk for some
Blue Badge government warning as £1,000 fine risk for some The UK government has issued a warning regarding the misuse of Blue Badges, emphasizing that offenders could face fines up to £1,000. The Blue Badge scheme is designed to provide parking concessions for individuals with disabilities or health conditions affecting their mobility, as well as […]
Weston motorist used a false blue badge, court hears
Weston motorist used a false blue badge, court hears A motorist in Weston-super-Mare has been fined for using a counterfeit Blue Badge to park illegally. The individual was caught displaying the fraudulent badge to access disabled parking spaces without proper authorization. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the badge was not issued by any official […]
Council Employee Caught using Mother’s Blue Badge
Council Employee Caught using Mother’s Blue Badge A Hammersmith and Fulham Council employee has been dismissed after being caught using his mother’s Blue Badge to avoid parking fees. Following a tip-off, council officers confronted the staff member as he returned to his vehicle, where he admitted to improperly displaying the badge. After a disciplinary hearing, […]
West London council employee caught using mums’ Blue Badge to dodge parking fees
West London council employee caught using mums’ Blue Badge to dodge parking fees A Hammersmith and Fulham Council employee has been dismissed after being caught using his mother’s Blue Badge to avoid parking fees. Acting on a tip-off, council officers set up an operation and intercepted the staff member as he returned to his vehicle. […]
Blue badge thefts having ‘devastating impact’ as cases rise
Blue badge thefts having ‘devastating impact’ as cases rise The theft of Blue Badges, which provide essential parking privileges for disabled individuals, has been rising across the UK, leading to significant personal and financial impacts. These badges are often stolen and sold illicitly, depriving rightful owners of their mobility aids and causing emotional distress. Impact […]
Northumberland County Council clamp down on misuse of blue badges
Northumberland County Council clamp down on misuse of blue badges Northumberland County Council has intensified efforts to combat the misuse of the national Blue Badge scheme, which provides essential parking privileges for disabled individuals. While most badges are used appropriately, a minority exploit them to secure convenient parking or evade fees. Northumberland County Council The […]
Wolverhampton woman fined over misuse of Blue Badge in Shifnal
Wolverhampton woman fined over misuse of Blue Badge in Shifnal A Wolverhampton woman has been fined over £2,000 for misusing a Blue Badge in Shifnal town centre. Zoe Randall, from Burnhill Green, was charged by Shropshire Council for displaying a Blue Badge that did not belong to her on April 25, 2024. At Telford Magistrates […]
Disabled MP calls on Starmer to tackle blue badge theft
Disabled MP calls on Starmer to tackle blue badge theft Labour MP Liam Conlon has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to address the significant rise in Blue Badge thefts, which have more than quadrupled over the past decade. Evening Standard Blue Badges are essential for disabled individuals, granting them access to priority parking […]