However, this means that getting a Blue Badge, whether as a new applicant or for renewal, could involve a significant wait. The government has cautioned that an application can take up to 12 weeks ...

Blue Badge holders should be aware of a little known rule which could result in £1,000 fine. You can apply for a Blue Badge from your local council and once it has been issued, then it will ...

Otherwise, the badge must be displayed in a way that can be clearly read from outside the vehicle. Failing to do so could lead local authorities to believe that the disabled parking space is being ...

Blue Badge holders are reminded that their permits have a three-year expiry date from the date of issue, but renewal is not automatic. An application should be made 12 weeks before expiry ...

Parking authorities warned the "level of blue badge misuse and fraud" was "shocking", adding "we cannot continue to ignore this issue". New figures from the British Parking Association (BPA) showed ...

Meanwhile, in London alone, the number of Blue Badge thefts surged by 400% between 2014 and 2023. Victims are often those who rely on these permits to attend medical appointments, shop for ...

Blue Badge fraud has 'increased by over 1000 per cent' since 2016 as driver misuse and theft soars. By ROB HULL. Updated: 03:31 EDT, 9 May 2025 ...

Blue Badge holder have been issued with a warning ahead of an upcoming deadline. Disability rules were expanded in 2019 to include individuals with hidden disabilities like Parkinson's disease ...