Car parks and on-street parking
A Blue Badge will help you park close to where you want to go. You must always check to see what the rules are when you are parking.
Most car parks provide dedicated parking bays for Blue Badge holders. Always check the display boards for pricing. Blue Badges are sometimes not recognised in private car parks.
On-street parking is free. You may also be exempt from limited parking times and can park for up to three hours on yellow lines (except where restrictions are indicated). You must display the parking clock showing the time you arrived. Please, always check local signs for information.
On-street disabled parking bays and waiting bays parking is free unless otherwise stated. There is no time limit. Again, check the local signs.
More information
- In Residents’ Parking Zones, you need to display your Blue Badge or use a visitor permit from the place you are visiting. If the zone is shared (allows some waiting), you can park without time limits as long as your badge is visible.
- There are agreements about where you can park when travelling in Europe. You can find out more on GOV.UK
- You can use a Blue Badge on a moped. The badge must be visible and securely fitted to the moped.
For full details of parking restrictions, see the booklet that was sent to you with your Blue Badge.
