🚨 Attention Blue Badge Holders! 🚨
A major update has rolled in for all Blue Badge holders across the UK – you’ve got THREE months to make a move! If your disabled parking permit is reaching its expiry, remember that renewal isn’t automatic. You must apply 12 weeks before it expires to avoid facing a shocking £1,000 fine for displaying an out-of-date badge! 😱
As of the latest stats, over 3.2 million Blue Badge holders are tapping into the benefits that allow them to park conveniently closer to their destinations. Expanded eligibility in 2019 means hidden disabilities like Parkinson’s, dementia, and epilepsy now also qualify.
Many know that these badges last three years, however, if overlooked, the consequences could hit the wallet hard. The Department for Transport highlights that using an expired badge equals “misuse”, potentially leading to prosecution. So, if yours is up for renewal by the end of the year, don’t delay – submit your application by the end of this month for a stress-free switch.
Renewing your badge also means reassessment of eligibility. Keep in mind the fees: ➡️ £10 in England & Northern Ireland, £20 in Scotland, and FREE in Wales!
Need to reapply online? Have your recent digital photo and relevant documents ready. Each local council may have its own payment method, and decisions usually come in just under 12 weeks.
Stay savvy, park securely, and keep ahead of deadlines, Blue Badge heroes! 🌟
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