“Pure rip off” – Tyne Tunnel Blue Badge row labelled “unjust”

A recent incident involving a disabled man from South Shields has sparked debate over the Tyne Tunnel’s Blue Badge exemption process. Shaun Campbell, whose father is a Blue Badge holder, received fines exceeding £200 after the badge was deemed invalid. Campbell contends that the instructions for re-registering the badge are unclear, leading to these penalties. The Tyne Tunnel operator, TT2, asserts that the family was advised twice on how to renew their exemption. This situation has prompted discussions about the clarity and fairness of the exemption system for disabled drivers.