Letters: It is shocking that disabled Blue Badges do not work in France

Since the UK’s departure from the EU, the mutual recognition of disabled parking permits, known as Blue Badges, has been affected. Currently, France does not officially recognize UK-issued Blue Badges, which means that UK residents cannot use their badges to access disabled parking spaces in France. This change has caused inconvenience for many, especially those with mobility issues who frequently travel between the UK and France. The UK government has been in discussions with French authorities to address this issue, but as of now, no agreement has been reached. Travelers are advised to check the latest guidelines before their trip and consider alternative arrangements to ensure accessibility during their stay in France.