Parked in a designated disabled person's parking place without displaying a valid disabled person's badge
Typical fine levels
This contravention is typically enforced at Band A (higher level). Amounts are shown as reduced (paid promptly) / full.
| Band | Outside London | London |
|---|---|---|
| Band A (higher)Typical for this code | £50 / £100 | £65 / £130 |
| Band B (lower) | £25 / £50 | £50 / £100 |
Fine amounts vary by council. The amounts shown are the standard levels set under the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions regulations. Always check the exact amount on your Penalty Charge Notice.
Fine amounts are set by your issuing council and may differ. Always check the amount stated on your actual PCN.
Overview
Parked in a Blue Badge bay without a valid Blue Badge displayed.
From the warden's perspective
Warden's note
Blue Badge must be displayed face up on the dashboard with the clock set or expiry date visible. CEOs are trained to check expiry dates carefully. A badge belonging to someone not in the vehicle is fraud — not a valid appeal ground.
Common mistakes
Grounds councils sometimes get wrong — worth checking against your PCN and evidence pack.
- Badge face down or not visible
- Badge expired
- Clock not set to arrival time
- Badge belongs to passenger not present
Your rights
If the badge was valid and properly displayed but the CEO missed it, provide photographic evidence if you have it.
Tags
- blue badge
- disabled bay
- disabled parking