Can I have a parking bay outside my house? Can I park on yellow lines? Do I have to pay to have a parking bay outside my house? Do I have to pay? What are the rules about using a blue badge? What criteria need to be met for the approval of a parking bay? What happens if I misuse my badge? When can I use a disabled parking bay? Where are the car parks with disabled bays? Can I have a parking bay outside my house? Parking outside or in the vicinity of home is sometimes a problem. In these circumstances holders of Disabled Parking badges may apply to Surrey Highways for on-street disabled parking bays to be marked in the vicinity of their property to assist in movement to and from their vehicle.You need to meet the criteria below to apply for an on-street disabled parking bay. Can I park on yellow lines? Parking on-street for the disabled user is generally provided by a concession allowing parking on yellow lines provided an obstruction is not being caused. Do I have to pay to have a parking bay outside my house? The Council provides these bays free of charge. Do I have to pay? No - there is no charge for disabled drivers displaying the blue badge, but users are asked to follow the rules for their use. What are the rules about using a blue badge? The purpose of the badge scheme is to allow you to visit shops and other places. You must ensure your badge is used with care and attention to the rules of issue.It is your responsibility to ensure that the badge is used properly. It is in your own interest that the badge should retain the respect of other motorists. Please play your part, by following the rules.
you must not allow other people to use the badge. To reduce the risk of this happening accidentally, you should remove the badge from display whenever you are not using the parking concessions.
you must ensure that the details on the front of the badge remain legible. If they become unreadable, the badge must be returned for re-issue or else an excess charge will be given.
You must not use the badge to allow non-disabled persons to take advantage whilst you sit in the car. Please use a car park wherever possible. What criteria need to be met for the approval of a parking bay? You would need to talk to Surrey Highways about this. They can be contacted on 08456 009 009. What happens if I misuse my badge? Misuse of a badge is a serious offence.Your badge can be withdrawn if you misuse it or allow others to misuse it. It is a criminal offence for non-disabled persons to use a badge. If they do so, they are liable to a fine of up to £1000.It is a criminal offence to drive a vehicle displaying a badge unless the badge holder is in the vehicle. When can I use a disabled parking bay? The bays are reserved for blue badge holders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Where are the car parks with disabled bays? All of Spelthorne's car parks have disabled bays. Graphical Version l
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