The Blue Badge Scheme only applies to on-street parking.  Badge holders may park on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours in England and Wales, except where there is a ban on loading or unloading. There is no time limit for parking on yellow lines in Scotland.

Where a time limit is in force, you must display both the Blue Badge and the blue parking clock, set to show the time you arrived.

Badge holders may park for free and for as long as they need to at on-street parking meters and pay-and-display machines.

Where the scheme does not apply

The Blue Badge Scheme does not apply to off-street car parks, private roads and at most airports.

Displaying your badge

You should display your badge on the dashboard of your car where it can be clearly seen through the windscreen. The front of the badge should face upwards, showing the wheelchair symbol.

When no parking concessions are being used, badges should be removed from view.

The blue parking clock only needs to be displayed when you are parking on yellow lines or in a Blue Badge parking bay that has a time limit. You must display both the Blue Badge and the blue parking clock, set to show the time you arrived.