A DISABLED or "Blue" badge helps disabled drivers park closer to where they're going.
But does having one allow you to park on single yellow lines, and can someone else borrow it?
Can you park on single yellow lines with a disabled badge?
Keeping track of all the parking rules and fines isn't easy.
But it's vital if you want to avoid financial penalties.
If you've got a Blue Badge, your parking rules are slightly different, allowing you to park in more places.
This even applies to single and double yellow lines.
Badge holders are permitted to park on single or double yellow lines for up to 3 hours.
However, you generally won't be able to if there are restrictions on loading or unloading.
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This will be indicated by yellow kerb dashes and / or signs.
Rules on this may vary, so it's worth checking with your local council to see whether it has chosen to remove this restriction for badge holders.
What are disabled badge holders entitled to?
A Blue Badge allows you to park in locations other drivers aren't allowed to.
It doesn't have to be used on a specific vehicle, so you can take it with you and use it with multiple cars, including hire cars, and taxis you're driving or are a passenger in.
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Schemes will differ for different areas, for example there are different parking schemes in the following areas of London for disabled people:
Usually, the badge will allow you to park without charge:
- On streets that have parking meters or pay-and-display machines for as much time as you need
- In disabled parking bays for as long as necessary, unless a sign says there's a set time limit
- On single or double yellows for up to 3 hours, provided there’s not a ‘no loading’ sign
Visit GOV.UK to get the full run down of the rules specific to your area.
Can someone else borrow my disabled badge?
The badge must only by the person who has been issued it.
It remains the property of the local council that provided it and they can ask that it be returned should you misuse it.
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You mustn't allow anyone else to use it, even if they're carrying out tasks on your behalf, like doing the shopping for you, or dropping off a package.
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Bear in mind that:
- You mustn't give the badge to family or friends so they can park for free, even if they're coming to visit you
- The badge shouldn't be used to allow non-disabled people to use the benefits it provides while you sit in the vehicle
- Misusing a badge is a criminal offence and this includes non-badge holders taking advantage of parking concessions available through the scheme
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