The disabled parking place for blue badge users does not belong to you, other badge holders can park there when displaying their blue badge. You might be able to get a disabled space outside your own home that only you can use. you have a valid disabled persons badge - blue badge.

How do I know if I am registered as disabled?

The Equality Act 2010 sets out when someone is considered to be disabled and protected from discrimination. It says youre disabled if: you have a physical or mental impairment. that impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

What does having a Blue Badge entitle me to?

Your Blue Badge usually lets you park for free: on streets with parking meters or pay-and-display machines for as long as you need to. in disabled parking bays on streets for as long as you need to, unless a sign says there is a time limit.

Does having a Blue Badge affect your car insurance?

Car insurance for Blue Badge holders Having a disability shouldnt lessen your chances of getting car insurance. In fact, the 2005 Disability Discrimination Act, insurance companies cant charge you more just because you have a disability.

How do I get classed as disabled?

The definition is set out in section 6 of the Equality Act 2010. It says youre disabled if: you have a physical or mental impairment. your impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to do normal day-to-day activities.

Can anyone park in a disabled bay outside your house?

Anyone with a Blue Badge can park in any disabled bay, even if it is outside your house (with or without your permission). Disabled parking bays require a legal order to be completed before they can be introduced.

How should a disabled parking space be marked?

Spaces for disabled motorists should be identified either by the wheelchair logo on the surface of the bay or with or without the words “DISABLED ONLY”. They must display the appropriate sign at a drivers eye level.

What is the new criteria for a Blue Badge?

You should automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if one or more of these criteria apply to you: you get the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance. you claim Personal Independence Payment because you cant walk further than 50 metres. you receive a War Pensioners Mobility Supplement.

Do you have to pay for a disabled bay outside your house?

Apply for a disabled resident parking bay There is no charge to apply. Documents you will need to scan and send with your application: A copy of your award letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that says that you receive: the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance; or.

Can you park in a disabled bay outside someones house?

The council can help people with disabilities by providing parking bays outside their home. Any person with a valid Blue Badge can park in a disabled bay at any time. To be eligible for a disabled parking bay you must: have a valid Blue Badge.

Can anyone park in a white disabled bay?

You must display your White or Blue Badge on your vehicles dashboard while parking or driving. The details of your badge should be clearly visible. If you fail to display your badge you may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). Free parking for as long as necessary outside of these times.

Can you get a blue badge with low rate mobility?

If youre disabled or have a health condition that affects your mobility, you can apply for a Blue Badge. You can also apply for a badge if you care for a child with a health condition that affects their mobility. Councils can charge for a blue badge.

Do blue badge holders pay for NCP parks?

In most of our car parks, Blue Badge Holders are required to pay the standard charges as advertised in the car park. However, in many car parks, there will be designated spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders only.

Who qualifies for a disabled parking space?

To qualify, you must hold a valid Blue Badge and: receive the higher rate mobility component of the disability living allowance (if you do not receive a qualifying allowance because you are of retirement age, you will need to supply medical information from your GP or hospital consultant to support your application)

What do you do if someone parks in a disabled bay?

If someone illegally parks in a disabled bay, you can call our Parking Enforcement Team on 020 8489 2102.