Haringey couple fined for fraudulent use of Blue Badge
Haringey couple fined for fraudulent use of Blue Badge A couple in Haringey has been fined a total of £785 and now holds a criminal record for the fraudulent use of a family member’s Blue Badge to evade parking fees. The badge, reported as lost, was found displayed in their vehicle near the Tottenham Hotspur […]
‘It’s disgraceful’: Maidenhead blue-badge holder slams incorrect parking ticket from RBWM
‘It’s disgraceful’: Maidenhead blue-badge holder slams incorrect parking ticket from RBWM David Marks, a 77-year-old Blue Badge holder from Maidenhead, received an incorrect parking ticket from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) in early December 2024. He was fined for allegedly parking on a clearway in Nicholsons Lane, off Frascati Way, despite being […]
Drivers wake up to £785 fines after breaking little-known Blue Badge rule
Drivers wake up to £785 fines after breaking little-known Blue Badge rule In Birmingham, drivers have been waking up to fines of £785 for parking violations. These substantial penalties result from a combination of the original fine, additional court costs, and enforcement fees. The city council has been actively enforcing parking regulations to ensure road […]
Parking fine for couple fraudulently using father-in-law’s Blue Badge on football matchday
Parking fine for couple fraudulently using father-in-law’s Blue Badge on football matchday A couple from Haringey, North London, have been fined for fraudulently using a relative’s Blue Badge to park near Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium during a football match. They used a badge belonging to the husband’s father-in-law, who was not present at the event. The […]
I’d rather go to prison than pay £170 beach parking fine – my daughter is disabled and I had no other choice
I’d rather go to prison than pay £170 beach parking fine – my daughter is disabled and I had no other choice Laura Franklin, a 40-year-old mother from Dover, is contesting a £170 parking fine incurred while taking her disabled daughter and her daughter’s friend, who also has a disability, to the beach. She parked […]
Two men prosecuted for misusing blue badges in Suffolk
Two men prosecuted for misusing blue badges in Suffolk In Suffolk, two men have been prosecuted for misusing Blue Badges, highlighting the serious consequences of such offenses. The Blue Badge scheme is designed to provide parking concessions for individuals with significant mobility issues, allowing them to park closer to their destinations. Misuse of these badges […]
Number of blue badges in England rises 10.5% in a year to record high
Number of blue badges in England rises 10.5% in a year to record high Recent data from the Department for Transport indicates a significant increase in the number of Blue Badges issued in England. As of March 2024, there were 2.84 million valid Blue Badges, marking a 10.5% rise from the previous year. This surge […]
Blue Badge thefts reach highest level as drivers resort to stealing permits to avoid Congestion Charge
Blue Badge thefts reach highest level as drivers resort to stealing permits to avoid Congestion Charge Blue Badge thefts in London have seen a significant increase, with the number of stolen badges rising from 1,230 in 2014 to 6,415 in 2023, marking a 421% surge. These badges, which grant parking privileges to disabled individuals, are […]
Katie Price risks £1k fine as she uses Harvey’s disabled badge to dump car on a PAVEMENT – but son is nowhere to be seen
Katie Price risks £1k fine as she uses Harvey’s disabled badge to dump car on a PAVEMENT – but son is nowhere to be seen Katie Price, the 46-year-old media personality, has recently faced scrutiny for allegedly misusing her son Harvey’s Blue Badge to park her vehicle illegally. On December 29, 2024, she was observed […]
Southend Blue Badge fraudsters warned of hefty fines
Southend Blue Badge fraudsters warned of hefty fines Southend Council has issued a stern warning to individuals misusing Blue Badges, emphasizing that such fraudulent activities can lead to substantial fines. The Blue Badge scheme is designed to assist those with significant mobility challenges by granting them parking privileges. Misuse of these badges undermines the system’s […]