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.
What benefits can I claim as a Blue Badge holder?
If you’ve got a blue badge you might be eligible for extra concessions, like exemption from road tax, road tolls or access to town centres where other vehicles are restricted.
Are Blue Badge holders exempt?
Road tax exemption Holding a Blue Badge does not in itself mean that you do not have to pay road tax, but you may be exempt if you meet certain set criteria. For more information, visit our page on vehicle tax exemption if you’re a driver with a disability.
Can Blue Badge holders park in permit holders only spaces?
Blue Badge holders are not allowed to park in loading bays and may not be able to park in other places reserved for permit holders, like residents bays for example. Normal Blue Badge concessions do not apply in these cases. Always check with the local authority.
Can I get a mobility car if I have a Blue Badge?
If you are a disabled driver, having a Blue Badge can open you up to a wide range of opportunities. The badge may be issued automatically if you receive a mobility allowance. Alongside Blue Badges, mobility allowance can also be a good way to find yourself perfect Motability deals.
How many cars can you have on a blue badge?
two
This page displays all the key features of your Blue Badge discount service. You can have a maximum of two (2) vehicles registered for the discount on a single date. You have until midnight on the date of travel to add additional vehicles.
Can you get cheaper car insurance if you have a blue badge?
Does a Blue Badge affect car insurance? In general, no. But some insurers might offer a discount to Blue Badge holders, as they can park in potentially more secure areas.
Can I park on double yellows with a Blue Badge?
With a Blue Badge you can: park for up to three hours on a single or double yellow line as long as there are no loading restrictions. The clock on the badge must be set to show your time of arrival.
Can I add another car to my Blue Badge?
This page displays all the key features of your Blue Badge discount service. You can have a maximum of two (2) vehicles registered for the discount on a single date. You have until midnight on the date of travel to add additional vehicles.
Can you get a mobility car if you have a Blue Badge?
What is the Blue Badge Scheme?
The Blue Badge scheme provides a range of parking benefits for disabled people with severe walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or as passengers. For details about current eligibility criteria visit the LBC webpages. For adults there are a range of qualifying criteria including some automatic and some discretionary categories.
Can a blue badge holder apply for a disabled parking bay?
A blue badge holder may apply for a parking place close to their home, subject to meeting certain criteria. The council will consider the application. A resident may apply for a disabled persons parking bay close to their home that can only be used by the holder of a blue badge.
How much does a parking permit cost in Luton?
They may only be given to those calling at the permit holders address. All permits must be displayed clearly in the windscreen of the vehicle. The permit will let you park in any parking space for the relevant zone. The current cost for a residents permit in Luton is £60 for one year, limited to one permit per person.
How do I apply for a blue badge?
All Blue Badge applications must be made online using the green button below. If you are unable to use the online form due to your disability please call 01582 510372 for an alternative application method. The online form has been designed to enable applications to be summitted with supporting documents.
