Two drivers could be prosecuted following spot checks
Originally Publish By Olga Norford
Two drivers face potential prosecution after a crackdown on fraudulent use of Blue Badge permits.
During spot-checks in Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Flitwick, officers from Central Bedfordshire Council examined 83 Blue Badges and discovered two instances where the badge holder wasn’t present.
There was also one vehicle found parked in a disabled parking space without a Blue Badge on display and issued with a parking charge notice.
Blue Badges grant disabled drivers the privilege of parking in designated disabled bays, a crucial support system for their independence. These reserved spaces make daily living easier by providing priority parking, closer to their destinations.
Councillor John Baker, executive member for finance, said: “Residents have told us they view parking enforcement as a key priority for this council, and the new Independent administration is determined to respond accordingly.”
If you suspect someone illegally uses a Blue Badge call 0300 300 8035 or email [email protected].