The badge may only be used when the badge holder is driving or being transported in the vehicle. It may not be used by a friend, relative or helper. This is even when they provide a service to the badge holder, like shopping, unless the badge holder is travelling with them.
In Calderdale, badge holders park free of charge and without time limit in:
- On-street pay and display areas;
- and in any Council managed car parks. (Unless a local traffic order, specifying a time limit for holders of Blue Badges is in force indicated by signage.)
- Badge holders must always park within a bay in car parks.
Yellow lines
Badge holders may usually park on double or single yellow lines for up to 3 hours.
An exception is where a loading/unloading ban in is force. This will be indicated by signage and/or one or two yellow marks on the kerb.
Limited waiting
Badge holders park without time limit in limited waiting bays, except those designated solely for disabled badge holders
For disabled badge holder only bays, badge holders are restricted to the time limit and no return periods displayed on the signs.
Care should be taken to make sure that no obstruction or danger is caused to other road users.
Using the parking benefits
- The Blue Badge must be displayed on the top of the dashboard or facia panel of the vehicle. The front of the badge (the side showing the wheelchair user symbol) must face forward. This is to make the relevant details legible from outside the vehicle.
- When parking on yellow lines or in a reserved parking place for badge holders, which has a time limit:
- the parking disc (clock) must be displayed next to the badge;
- and set to show the time of arrival.
- The vehicle must be parked wholly within a marked bay.
- Care should be taken to ensure that no obstruction or danger is caused to other road users.
The Blue Badge is not a licence to park anywhere. You must not park in areas reserved for a specific user, such as:
- Permit holders areas.
- Loading bays.
- Taxi and cycle bays.
- Suspended bays.
- Zig zag markings.
- Clearways.
Facilities for Blue Badge holders in Calderdale
See car parks and on-street parking for details of:
- car parks with reserved disabled parking spaces;
- and 'on-street' parking facilities reserved for badge holders.
Please note: Misuse of a Blue Badge is a serious offence. You can be liable for a fine of up to £1,000.