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What does a blue parking badge actually entitle you to ?

  • 11-12-2024 08:31PM
    #1
    mondeoman72
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    So an elderly relative has just been released from step-down care and has been given a blue parking badge. I will probably be her driver (unless she ever recovers enough to drive herself.)

    My question is, what does the badge actually entitle you to? I know the obvious wheelchair spaces around. But what about parking in normal spots in Dublin city? Do you have to pay? What about double yellow lines? etc etc etc.

    Hopefully she has been given guidelines, but I have not seen anything yet.

    Many thanks.



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  • #2
    Jim_Hodge
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    In Ireland the Parking Permit enables the permit holder to park the vehicle in designated on-street accessible parking bay free of charge for an unlimited duration unless otherwise stated.

    Generally, all street parking spaces or local authority car parks provide parking at no cost to the Permit holder. However there may be time restrictions in place in certain locations.

    The terms of the scheme does not cover private car parks, however, in practice the majority of private car parks recognise the Disabled Parking Permit as the basis for eligibility to park in the accessible spaces. However Permit holders are advised to check with private car parks in relation as to whether they recognise the permit or not and whether payment is required.

    The Parking Permit does not entitle the permit holder to park in bus lanes, loading Bays, clearways, single or double yellow lines or any other restricted area



  • #3
    Bits_n_Bobs
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    On our town apcoa manage a lot of the car parks. We have a blue badge, don't pay and usually park in one of the disabled spots (subject to availability). My gripe is that none of the car parks have signage with explicit information regarding apcoas policy with regards to disabled parking and there's always some stress due to this uncertainty



  • #4
    mondeoman72
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    I think I will just ask at carparks and stuff. We are trying to get her out but she is still weak.

    Post edited by mondeoman72 on


  • #5
    waxmelts2000
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122960361#Comment_122960361

    Just wondering how are you getting on with this? If say in a car park the disabled parking spot is full can you then park in another area of the car park using the badge? My dads mobility is poor so we have sent off for the form so this is all new to us



  • #6
    mondeoman72
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123481656#Comment_123481656

    Not quite sure and have not been in that situation. It is useful for shopping and stuff. Sometimes she cannot walk at all. It is a godsend sometimes.



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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
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    I'm a blue badge holder.

    Having a blue badge on display does not give the holder any automatic exemption from parking fees charged in privately owned carparks.

    It only entitles the holder to free parking in council or publically owned carparks / the public road. If in any doubt, pay. Better then being clamped.



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