dmv handicap parking permit

What is the Blue Badge for? The Blue Badge helps people with significant walking difficulties to park close to places they wish to visit. The badge is personal to you and can be used in any vehicle in which you travel either as a driver or a passenger. Where can I park with a Blue Badge? Blue Badge parking bay (as long as it is not individually numbered). Please remember, you must display both your badge and clock to park on yellow lines or in a disabled parking bay. To stop people misusing Blue Badges, we issue parking tickets to vehicles parked incorrectly or appearing to break the rules. In some circumstances, we may need to move vehicles to our car pound. Where we believe there is clear evidence of a Blue Badge being misused, we may also prosecute the person believed to have misused the badge. If you receive a parking ticket while displaying a Blue Badge, you have the same rights to challenge it as any other motorist.

If you see anyone who you believe is fraudulently using a Blue badge, contact the Blue Badge fraud team by email to bluebadges@lbhf.gov.uk. Who can apply for a Blue Badge? Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and you have been certified as having a permanent and substantial disability. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and have scored ten points in the ‘Planning and Following a Journey’ category within the Mobility Component as you ‘cannot undertake any journey because it would cause overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant’. Under special circumstances, applications may be made for children from 0-3 years old if they suffer a condition that either requires the transportation of bulky medical equipment at all times or the possibility of immediate transportation for emergency treatment. If you do not meet one of the automatic criteria, but you have a permanent and substantial disability that makes walking difficult, we will need to assess your eligibility. This may take longer to process and you may be asked to attend a mobility assessment with a qualified occupational therapist.

We don’t issue Blue Badges for people with temporary conditions, such as broken legs or hip replacements, unless there are other substantial mobility issues. Only one badge can be issued per person for their personal use in whichever vehicle they travel. In certain circumstances, if you can’t sign the application yourself, we need your photograph and details, but someone else can sign the application on your behalf. We will ask this person for proof they have the power to do this, for example proof of power of attorney. You will have the option to upload your documents and a photograph as you progress your application. We encourage you to do this, your feedback will help them improve the form. You will see the feedback link when you go to the form. If you can’t upload your documents or photograph, don’t worry. How long will it take to process my application?

Blue badge applications can take up to 10 weeks to process. Applicants who are automatically eligible may receive a response much quicker. Please help us to progress your application quickly by including any relevant evidence, completing your application fully and providing a valid contact telephone number and/or email address. New, renewed and replaced badges cost £10. This charge covers administration, production and postage. You will need to pay before we order your badge. We will contact you to request payment. Once we receive your payment, we will arrange for your Blue Badge to be posted directly to your address. It can take up to two weeks to receive your badge. You will need to renew your Blue Badge when your old one expires. You should reapply online or contact our office to request an application form 4-6 weeks before your badge expires. To prevent misuse, we do not automatically send a new one to you.