Council to take part in day of action to stop misuse of Blue Badge

Blue Badges allow cars carrying people who have disabilities to park near shops, stations and other facilities and the Council is aiming to tackle anyone misusing the badge and using the parking concession illegally.

Now, Trafford Council will be joining Councils across the UK by taking part in the Blue Badge Day of Action on May 24, 2024. As part of the action, Council officers will be carrying out a number of spot checks on cars and inspecting Blue Badges.

Those caught misusing blue badges could be prosecuted and taken to court by the Council. It is a criminal offence and doing so can lead to a £1,000 parking fine.

Cllr Liz Patel, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration, said: 

“People may think the misuse of Blue Badges is a victimless crime. It is not. They are denying that space to a genuine Blue Badge user who needs it. We will continue to tackle this abuse of the scheme and if we find anyone using a Blue Badge illegally, there will be consequences. The misuse of the Blue Badge is an act of fraud and will not be tolerated.”

More information on those eligible for a Blue Badge can be found at Who can get a Blue Badge? - GOV.UK