Blue Badge rules

Blue Badge holders may park free of charge for an unlimited time at public car parks and at `Pay and Display` or `Permit Holders` bays in any CPZ - as long as they display their badge.

They also have exclusive use of 'Blue Badge Holder Only' bays. Badges and clocks must be displayed in time-limited disabled bays in shopping areas.

The badge may be used in the holder's own vehicle or the vehicle in which they are riding.

Basic rules

• Never stop your vehicle where it will obstruct traffic or pedestrians.
• Never stop on white 'zig-zag' markings.
• Never park on the pavement (except in areas where signs indicate it is legal).
• Always observe the special parking rules in force in Central London or at Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
• Do not allow others to use your blue badge unless you are travelling with them - this is a criminal offence.
• Remember to display your badge or your vehicle will not benefit from the scheme.

Read our pages on Blue Badge scheme exemptions to find out where the scheme does not apply.

We take disabled bay blocking seriously. If you see a bay being blocked, please call the Parking Help Line on 020 8577 8655 (Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm) or Customer Services on 020 8430 2000.