Parking with a Blue Badge: What to look out for
A Blue Badge makes getting out and about easier – but it does not mean parking is free everywhere. Private car parks, including supermarket car parks, hospital car parks and car parks attached to residential buildings, often have their own rules, so a careful check can prevent an unwelcome charge.
- Always read the signs: Even a marked accessible parking bay may require payment, registration or a resident’s permit.
- Check the official rules: Read the Gov.uk Guide to Blue Badge Rights and Responsibilities
- Need a simple overview? Citizens Advice explains how and where you can use your Blue Badge
- Received a private parking charge? See National Debtline’s Guide to Parking Charge Notices
If you’d like help in applying for or renewing a Blue Badge our Advice Team can help you. Please send an email to: advice@raid.charity or call 020 3393 7011 to arrange a meeting.
