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The Blue Badge scheme

Who is eligible, how to apply for and renew a Blue Badge to help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination, report misuse of a Blue Badge.

How to use your Blue Badge

With a Blue Badge (clearly display your badge and clock) you can: 

  • park in disabled bays  
  • use pay‑and‑display or free parking bays without charge or a time limit  
  • park on single or double yellow lines for up to 3 hours if there are no loading restrictions  

You cannot park in: 

  • permit holder only bays
  • loading bays
  • taxi bays