would you park in a disabled space?

[ColchesterFC]

I don't think that's correct - believe that the badge holder must be present.

You may be correct. It's been several years since father in law was told that so maybe it's no longer the case.

 

[Break90]

No.

I'm not disabled.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Whether it's legal or not I don't know. What it is though is morally wrong and should be punished by a fine.

What about in the case of a disabled person that requires round the clock care and the partner is their carer. If the person can only be left for 10 to 15 minutes on their own and need medication the other half doesn't have time to drive around looking for a parking space. They need to park, pick up the meds and get back home.

 

[MegaSteve]

You're allowed to use the badge without the person present if you are on a trip specifically for them. For instance if my father in law went to pick up mother in law's medication he could use a disabled space. If he went shopping in town for himself he couldn't use one.

I don't think that's correct - believe that the badge holder must be present.

Might vary from council to council...

But, when Mum was still with us we could use her badge [without her present] if we were specifically carrying out a 'task' on her behalf...

 

[chrisd]

I certainly have

when I was recovering from having my hip replacements, but was able to drive, I parked in them as I was disabled

 

[Bunkermagnet]

What about in the case of a disabled person that requires round the clock care and the partner is their carer. If the person can only be left for 10 to 15 minutes on their own and need medication the other half doesn't have time to drive around looking for a parking space. They need to park, pick up the meds and get back home.

Irrelevant. The blue badge is for that person, not for anyone else. In any case, in situations like that, the doctors or pharmacy could have the medication delivered.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Like anyone is going to admit to it on here.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

When I developed a clubhouse/function suite/car park I was told that I had to have eight disabled parking bays
I argued to reduce to no avail.
By 9am you could guarantee that all the bays would be full with blue badge golfers playing 18 holes on the course:lol:

 

[Slab]

I clicked 'no' then realised about a month ago picking up a takeaway I actually did!

Could quote the context etc but fact is I parked in one and no amount of explaining will change opinion

So kinda surprising myself but there are circumstances I would park in one

 

[Ethan]

You're allowed to use the badge without the person present if you are on a trip specifically for them. For instance if my father in law went to pick up mother in law's medication he could use a disabled space. If he went shopping in town for himself he couldn't use one.

Is that right? Ridiculous if true. The point of the badge is to allow greater access through opening the door wider and to minimise the walk or push to the store, not to help a youthful relative.

Does that mean I can park in the parent and child space if I am going to get something for the kids?

 

[DCB]

You're allowed to use the badge without the person present if you are on a trip specifically for them. For instance if my father in law went to pick up mother in law's medication he could use a disabled space. If he went shopping in town for himself he couldn't use one.

That is incorrect, the blue badge is for the use of the person it is issued to. The blurb that comes with a blue badge does specifically say the following;

"You must never give the badge to friends or
family to allow them to park for free, even if
they are collecting shopping for you"

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Never - I have on a rare occasion parked in a Mother and Child spot in a supermarket car park - but only if it's piddling down, I'm going to be quick, it's near closing time (so chldren not likely to be getting dragged out to shops), and there are plenty of empty M&C slots.

 

[sawtooth]

A big No No and it really winds me up when I see people use these spaces that shouldnt.

I dont say anything because you can never be 100% sure but you have a good idea of who is genuine and who isnt. So many people flagrantly abusing this at the local supermarket its untrue, same goes for parent and child spaces. I think the store should either police them or do away with them.

 

[DCB]

I've certainly had my eyes opened since had to start using disable bay parking. Even simple things like getting into the car can become impossible if you can't open the door fully. People are just in too much of a hurry and don't respect the needs of others.

 

[Fyldewhite]

The blue badge system is broken. Regardless of the abuse of them, too many people who don't need them have them and what's more use them regardless when there is another space maybe 25 yards away. An example of the "because I can" mentality rather than actually having some thought for others.

Not something I paid much attention to to be honest until my wife was in a wheelchair for the 3-4 months before she died. The number of times the spaces were full when half the occupants were perfectly capable of walking around a garden centre or whatever was unbelievable. The wide hatched spaces should be for wheelchair users only end of. Maybe with another category for "walking wounded", and maybe not right next to the door as once in the wheelchair it's not an issue to push it around. The symbol is a wheelchair after all and the extra space is there to help folk who need that room.

I never abuse them even at night. I can walk the extra 30 yards so I do. Accept it alters nothing but it's the principle for me......if it's OK then, what if it's a bit earlier and only 3 are occupied, or half......etc?

 

[Papas1982]

still don't use them now whilst out with my daughter who has cerebral palsy. Since her diagnosis I've seen far too many things I believe that are exploited. Anybody who needs extra physical care should use them. And whilst my daughter still needs help carrying around she can have said help in a normal or parent bay and leave disability for the disabled that need them.

Re story about the old man leaving his car outside. GOOD ON HIM!

 

[hovis]

We have a row of shops near my house. There are 25 spaces and 10 of these are disabled. Its almost impossible to park and get a pint of milk unless a disabled space is taken. Would i take one if 10 were sitting there empty? Yes. Would i if 3 were empty? No.

 

[hovis]

When I developed a clubhouse/function suite/car park I was told that I had to have eight disabled parking bays
I argued to reduce to no avail.
By 9am you could guarantee that all the bays would be full with blue badge golfers playing 18 holes on the course:lol:

Thats brilliant

 

[Three]

No, never if I was leaving the car.

Possibly would if I was in the car waiting for someone very briefly without the engine running, but otherwise no way.

 

[chellie]

No never would or have knowingly. I do think the blue badge is too easy to obtain and abuse. Why should you get a blue badge just because you're hearing isn't perfect? They should also fine those who use a blue badge without the actual badge owner being in the car. The system is too easy to scam and abuse.

Pretty sure you can't get one just for hearing impairment.