{"id":243931,"date":"2023-11-02T10:48:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T10:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243931"},"modified":"2023-11-02T10:48:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T10:48:54","slug":"thousands-could-get-a-blue-badge-today-full-list-of-people-who-qualify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/thousands-could-get-a-blue-badge-today-full-list-of-people-who-qualify\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands could get a Blue Badge today – full list of people who qualify"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Older drivers and motorists suffering from disabilities may \u201cautomatically qualify\u201d for a Blue Badge pass.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The scheme allows vulnerable road users who struggle to walk to park in areas off-limits to other road users.<\/p>\n

These bays are usually located closer to amenities such as supermarkets making trips a lot easier for those who are struggling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Anyone suffering from hidden disabilities such as dementia and Parkinson’s Disease may also secure a pass in some circumstances.<\/p>\n

A badge costs \u00a310 in England and \u00a320 in Scotland but each card is valid for a whopping three years.<\/p>\n

READ MORE <\/strong> Elderly drivers at risk of \u00a3100 fine by making major parking mistake<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Blue badge applicants are usually divided into those who will \u201cautomatically\u201d receive a badge and those who \u201cmay be eligible\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to GOV.UK, individuals will be entitled to a Blue Badge if they are aged three or over and at least one of the following situations is valid.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These include people who are blind or those who are receiving Disability Living Allowance benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Those who are registered as blind or people who receive some form of Personal Independence payment are also likely to receive a Blue Badge card.<\/p>\n

Previous Government statistics have shown there are a whopping 2.3 million Blue Badge holders in the UK, making up around four percent of the population.<\/p>\n

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