About the SchemeThe concessions provided under the scheme apply to on-street parking only. Badge holders may park on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours in England and Wales, except where there is a ban on loading or unloading. There are also a few locations where local schemes apply, such as parts of central London. You must display both your Blue Badge and Parking Disc showing time of arrival.
There is no limit for parking on yellow lines in Scotland.
Badge holders may park for free and for as long as they need to at on-street parking meters and pay-and-display machines, unless there is a traffic sign specifying a time limit for holders of Blue Badges.
Where a time limit is in force you must also display the special blue parking disc showing time of arrival.
While the scheme operates throughout the UK, there are small variations in its application in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Where the scheme doesn't apply
The Blue Badge scheme does not apply to off-street car parks, private roads or at most Airports. The scheme also does not fully apply in four central London boroughs.
Further information about the scheme can be found via the following links:
Department for Transport
DirectGov
Welsh Assembly Government
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