Blue Badge holders can never park in 12 places - risk of £1,000 fine

Blue Badge holders can never park in 12 places - risk of £1,000 fineA Blue Badge is a parking permit that enables disabled people to get closer to their destination but there are strict rules on where holders can and cannot parkCommentsLifestyleElaine Blackburne Network Content Editor12:18, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThere are strict rules around the use of the Blue Badge permits(Image: Getty)A Blue Badge is a vital piece of documentation for those living with mobility issues. The parking permit enables disabled people to get closer to where they need to be, whether that's for medical appointments, social outings or simply a trip to the local shops.‌One in 20 people across England hold a Blue Badge, with the latest figures revealing that 3.07 million people were in possession of one of the permits as of March 31, 2025. While they can be a genuine lifeline for those who hold them, there are stringent rules governing where they can be used.‌These include always displaying a valid Blue Badge correctly when parking. The holder must also be present in the vehicle, either as the driver or a passenger. Failing to stick to the rules can result in a £1,000 fine and the permit being confiscated.‌View 3 ImagesThe permits must be in date or holders could be fined £1,000 if they use them(Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images)While a Blue Badge unlocks a range of parking benefits — from limited parking on double yellow lines to the use of disabled bays — there are certain places where parking is strictly off-limits. There are also locations where you must check carefully before leaving your vehicle, even with a Blue Badge clearly on display.West Yorkshire Police warned: "There are many rules regarding parking with blue badges." The force has issued guidance outlining where holders, or someone driving them can and cannot park, reports Chronicle Live.‌Stressing that it is a "guide, not a definitive list", it has outlined permitted parking locations al...