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Disabled Persons' Parking (Blue Badge Scheme)Frequently Asked Questions
Currently we do not issue reminder notifications. Responsibility rests with the badge holder to re-apply in good time before their current badge expires. See Expiry & Renewal for more information.
Does everybody have to re-apply for a new badge when their old one expires, even if they have had several previous badges over the years?Yes, new applications should be completed in every case. See How to Apply for more information.
If applicants do not qualify automatically then they must get their GP's support again (unless otherwise instructed). This will enable the GP to assess whether the condition has changed in any way. See Who Can Apply for more information.
Yes, but we would suggest you get a new photograph as you would be without your current badge for a short period of time.
No. Badges are only issued where a condition or disability is permanent. Temporary conditions, such as a broken leg or conditions where the effect of a disability is intermittent in nature are not usually eligible for a blue badge. See Who Can Apply for more information.
The Blue Badge Scheme came into operation on 1 April 2000 and replaced the Orange Badge Scheme that had been in operation since 1 December 1971.
The Blue Badge Scheme extended the previous arrangements by introducing a standard design of parking badges across all European Union states.
The scheme replaces parking cards/badges of various sizes and shapes on issue to disabled people across Europe. See The Department for Transport website for more information.
Inform the
Customer Service Centre
Passenger Transport Unit Leicestershire County Council County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8ST and a replacement will be issued. You will need to forward a passport-sized photograph.
Organisations caring for disabled people meeting the above criteria may be able to get a badge, but this is entirely at our discretion. This applies to specially adapted vehicles and a minumum number of disabled persons applies. Contact the Blue Badge team for more information.
Please let us know of any changes to your permanent address. If you move to within a different local authority area you should advise us of your address change but you can continue to use your current badge.
When it is time to renew your badge, you must then apply to the local authority in the area where you are living for a new badge. See the DirectGov website to find out which Council you should apply to.
Most countries honour the UK badge. If you are unsure then you may contact the blue badge section who will give you information on foreign countries parking regulations. See Where Can I Use the Badge for more details.
Please fill in the application form for overseas visitors and post it to us four weeks before your visit to Leicestershire. Providing you can meet the requirements indicated in the attached form we will issue you with a pass for the duration of your stay and send it to the address where you’re staying.
I work in an home that has a number of residents who are disabled – can I get a badge to help with their transport?Yes we provide passes for institutions where the residents have disabilities and where providing a blue badge would help those residents. You will need to fill out the attached form and return this to the council so that a Blue Badge can be issued.
Please note that the badge can only be issued for a maximum of two vehicles and you must provide their registration details.
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