if i go into a car park and there are no disabled bays left can i park in a normal space and still use my blue badage or do i have to pay for a ticket? what about if there are no disabled bays in a car park do i still have to buy a ticket? im in the uk (kent)
2007-10-19 22:04:08 · 10 answers · asked by smiff78 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Depend on where you are, some charge some don`t. Have a GOOD look at the sign with the parking charges on it. eg, in Canterbury there is a long term car park that is free all day to "blue badge" holders but in Thanet it`s 3 hours then cough up ! And for those that are "jealous" of disabled drivers getting such a concession, I would gladly give up mine, the only thing they would need to do is to give me THEIR legs and ability to walk !
2007-10-20 05:48:48 · answer #1 · answered by cosmo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this varies depending on which authority you are in. The signs should tell you. Doncaster you have to pay if there is no disabled bay available and the same in Linconshire. I know that because I park there from time to time. I think it is discrimination against disabled drivers. South Norfolk you can park in any of their car parks all day for free but Great Yarmouth you get three hours. It all needs sorting out.
I know that in Doncaster this does cause some problems as there is a shortage of disabled parking and there have been a lot of complaints but nothing has been done. If I remember correctly I think in North Norfolk you pay anyway that is certainly the case in North Walsham. That is okay by me as you know where you stand and you can just park on the yellow lines when you get three hours no matter where you are
2007-10-20 05:17:38 · answer #2 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rowdy's got it right, it's down to the car park operator. Your blue badge doesn't entitle you to the free use of someone's business. Most car parks have disabled bays closer to the stairs/doors/lifts as a concession to the disabled, but in general you still pay.
2007-10-20 11:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main entitlements of a Blue Badge holder are:
in England and Wales, outside Central London, to park free of charge (a) indefinitely at street-side parking facilities (meters & pay-and-display zones), unless a local notice restricts the time allowed; (b) for up to three hours (measured from the time shown on the "clock" mentioned above) on single and double yellow lines, provided that the vehicle is not causing an obstruction; (c) in dedicated spaces for badge holders on public roads (including "Red Routes" in the Greater London area), sometimes subject to restrictions of time.
xxR
2007-10-20 05:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's no law that says you HAVE to park in a disabled bay - you can use any space you like.
Whether or not you have to pay depends on the owner of the car park (it's THEIR property).
Nearly all councils allow you to park for free in THEIR car parks, but there are exceptions (Brixham in Devon don't, for example).
I've never seen a privately-owned car park that gives you a freebie, though I'm sure one exists somewhere.
2007-10-20 06:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why you shouldn't have to pay anyway - if you can afford to run the car, you should be able to afford to park it.
Disabled bays get you closer to the service you require so that you don't have as far to travel on foot or wheelchair.
I ride a motorcycle and most of the parking bays for us are free, but on occasion there are no bays left,so I park in a car bay and buy a ticket.
It's you thats disabled - not your wallet.
2007-10-20 09:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
in the UK you can use any bay in a car park and leave the disabled badge on view without charge or penalty if the offical disabled bays or full. you cannot use the mother and baby bays that are marked though you have to find a ordinary bay to park in finally YOU DONT HAVE TO PAY AT ALL
AND THE ANSWER ABOVE MINE IS COMPLETE BOLLOCKS I LIVE VERY NEAR TO DONCASTER AND TRAVEL THERE QUITE REGULAR THERE IS NO SUCH RESTRICTION THE DISABLED PARKING LAWS ARE THE SAME NATIONWIDE ANYWAY FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS OTHERWISE THEY WOULD HAVE TO PRINT DIFFERENT BOOKLETS FOR THE AREA YOU LIVED THEY DONT
2007-10-20 05:20:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Different here in the US mostly we have parking lots where there a spaces set aside for handicapped. I would imagine you still have to pay if it is in a parking garage. Might just have to ask them at the car park.
2007-10-20 05:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by doodlebug 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Telephone directory --> Motor Vehicle Division - they should be able to answer your questions as should the Police Department.
2007-10-20 05:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by nmyankee 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you would have to contact the person in charge. Different strokes for different folks
2007-10-20 05:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by Bill P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋