The Blue Badge Scheme operates throughout the UK and is for people with severe mobility problems, enabling badge holders to park close to where they need to go.
The scheme is administered by local authorities who deal with applications and issue badges. It is designed to help people who are unable to walk, or who are virtually unable to walk, to travel independently, as either a driver or as a passenger, by allowing them to park close to their destination.
Registered blind people and people with very severe upper limb disabilities who drive a vehicle but cannot turn a steering wheel by hand are also covered by the scheme
The scheme gives concessions to badge holders when they park on-street. Badge holders may also benefit from special parking bays and other concessions when they park in off-street parking areas but this is not part of the Blue Badge scheme.
As from 1 January 2012 you can apply on-line for a Blue Badge at www.bluebadgescotland.org.
