[GMJ]

Poor guy. He should have had one long before now by the sound of it.

Yes I agree but he so stubborn he wouldn't let us apply for one for him. He walks like Douglas Bader now!

 

[dghr272]

I'm pleased that you have one mate, I don't recall it coming up before though.

It's about time that none blue badge holders were fined big for using blue badge bays, just laziness usually, going to ATM etc, we were in the local Sainsbugs cafe last week, and two Range rovers pulled into two BB bays, the people got out and walked into town, they looked to be fit and able, I know not all disabilities are visible, but they didn't have badges anyway, just taking the ****, they actually could have parked further away from the store and walked less.

I've no doubt some folk take the wee wee, but let's not jump to conclusions without knowing the facts. As you intimate not all disabilities are visible, and I do drive a Range Rover too, as it's easier to get in AND out compared to a car.

From the Gov. website..

you cannot walk at all
you cannot walk without help from someone else or using mobility aids
you find walking very difficult due to pain, breathlessness or the time it takes
walking is dangerous to your health and safety
you have a terminal illness, which means you cannot walk or find walking very difficult and have a DS1500 form
you have a severe disability in both arms and drive regularly, but cannot operate pay-and-display parking machines
you have a child under the age of 3 with a medical condition that means the child always needs to be accompanied by bulky medical equipment
you have a child under the age of 3 with a medical condition that means the child must always be kept near a vehicle in case they need emergency medical treatment
you are constantly a significant risk to yourself or others near vehicles, in traffic or car parks
you struggle severely to plan or follow a journey
you find it difficult or impossible to control your actions and lack awareness of the impact you could have on others
you regularly have intense and overwhelming responses to situations causing temporary loss of behavioural control
you frequently become extremely anxious or fearful of public/open spaces

Terry

 

[Pudsey_Bear]

I've no doubt some folk take the wee wee, but let's not jump to conclusions without knowing the facts. As you intimate not all disabilities are visible, and I do drive a Range Rover too, as it's easier to get in AND out compared to a car.

From the Gov. website..

you cannot walk at all
you cannot walk without help from someone else or using mobility aids
you find walking very difficult due to pain, breathlessness or the time it takes
walking is dangerous to your health and safety
you have a terminal illness, which means you cannot walk or find walking very difficult and have a DS1500 form
you have a severe disability in both arms and drive regularly, but cannot operate pay-and-display parking machines
you have a child under the age of 3 with a medical condition that means the child always needs to be accompanied by bulky medical equipment
you have a child under the age of 3 with a medical condition that means the child must always be kept near a vehicle in case they need emergency medical treatment
you are constantly a significant risk to yourself or others near vehicles, in traffic or car parks
you struggle severely to plan or follow a journey
you find it difficult or impossible to control your actions and lack awareness of the impact you could have on others
you regularly have intense and overwhelming responses to situations causing temporary loss of behavioural control
you frequently become extremely anxious or fearful of public/open spaces

Terry

I'm well aware of what means you can have a badger, but you missed where I said that they didn't have a badge I think, as said taking the pi$$, if they had had a badge in either vehicle then fine, not my place to judge the disabilities of others, it's a proximity thing usually hence they being near to the entrances of places.

 

[Penquin]

AFAIK if anyone is in a BB zone without a BB displayed then ANYONE can report them and it will be investigated and fixed penalty notices issued if appropriate.

Just be aware that BB issued in Europe now, valid in the U.K., are credit card sized and in a holder on the windscreen. No time clocks are issued in parts of the EU but they can be bought for use where needed.

Parking Attendants DO enforce their use, I got checked this week as he was unaware of the credit card sized BB and was very interested to see one. Having seen it, he said no further action would be needed and he was very grateful that I had returned at exactly the right time…..

Whether they would chase a vehicle registered in the EU through any system I donot know, I cannot see the French being very cooperative over such things…..

 

[GMJ]

I let Mrs GMJ re-apply one year when hers was due for renewal and she muffed it up. Consequently they refused her one. I had to re-apply and was assessed face to face. She had to suffer the indignity of having to walk around a carpark with her sticks being timed by an official, before they would re-issue it.

 

[Pudsey_Bear]

Are UK badges acknowledged there now Dave?

Here in council-run carparks they will nick you if you don't have a badge in a BB parking slot, but elsewhere there is zero policing that I've noticed, you could risk a broken nose by taking a picture I suppose, I have said something now and then but usually you just get a load of verbal, on one occasion a thug got right in my face, but he bottled out when I didn't cave in.

 

[GMJ]

Are UK badges acknowledged there now Dave?

Here in council-run carparks they will nick you if you don't have a badge in a BB parking slot, but elsewhere there is zero policing that I've noticed, you could risk a broken nose by taking a picture I suppose, I have said something now and then but usually you just get a load of verbal, on one occasion a thug got right in my face, but he bottled out when I didn't cave in.

https://www.bluebadgecompany.co.uk/... the use of Blue,park when they travel abroad.

As clear as mud

https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...e-eu/using-a-blue-badge-in-the-european-union

 

[barryd]

I'm pleased that you have one mate, I don't recall it coming up before though.

It's about time that none blue badge holders were fined big for using blue badge bays, just laziness usually, going to ATM etc, we were in the local Sainsbugs cafe last week, and two Range rovers pulled into two BB bays, the people got out and walked into town, they looked to be fit and able, I know not all disabilities are visible, but they didn't have badges anyway, just taking the ****, they actually could have parked further away from the store and walked less.

Ive never really broadcasted it much to be honest as people can be funny about these sort of things and probably think your are swinging the lead. Trust me Im not!

 

[barryd]

Yes I agree but he so stubborn he wouldn't let us apply for one for him. He walks like Douglas Bader now!

I think this is the problem with a lot of people and particularly the older generation. They are too proud to apply or when they do or if they get assessed they play down their disability. Its crazy.

 

[Pudsey_Bear]

In Bradford they really do not like to give out badges, apparently, a particular group have taken the wee over the years so now they make you jump through hoops, and you have to go to a different doctor not in your own town so no favouritism, and you have to lay it on thick to get a badge, and again each time it's up for renewal or you will NOT get one, Same in Leeds.

 

[barryd]

In Bradford they really do not like to give out badges, apparently, a particular group have taken the wee over the years so now they make you jump through hoops, and you have to go to a different doctor not in your own town so no favouritism, and you have to lay it on thick to get a badge, and again each time it's up for renewal or you will NOT get one, Same in Leeds.

Just turn up with Liz at the assessment in a wheel chair. Then when they ask her to get out of it to assess her get her to trip on something and fall over screaming in "Pretend" agony. Then threaten to sue them. I bet you will have the badge in a week. :lol:

 

[Pudsey_Bear]

Not a chance, too honest to play up, and too awkward and procrastinates too much to even apply in the first place.

 

[raynipper]

And if you lay it on too thick they could take your license away as too disabled to drive.

Ray.

 

[Pudsey_Bear]

They would have to assess that Ray, you don't need a vehicle t get a badge.

 

[Glandwr]

My niece is registered and has a badge. She also has a blind dog and has very limited sight. She is full of enthusiasuim for all the discounts, shops, cinemas, festivals, museums, galleries, train tickets etc she has including the ability to take along another adult with her FREE! Lots more to it than parking.

 

[Penquin]

Are UK badges acknowledged there now Dave?

Here in council-run carparks they will nick you if you don't have a badge in a BB parking slot, but elsewhere there is zero policing that I've noticed, you could risk a broken nose by taking a picture I suppose, I have said something now and then but usually you just get a load of verbal, on one occasion a thug got right in my face, but he bottled out when I didn't cave in.

Intheory, no, they eased to be recognised when transition finished.

I have not heard of any problems however.

This was made clear at the time ie before the U.K. voluntarily walked away.

 

[dghr272]

EU detail…

https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...e-eu/using-a-blue-badge-in-the-european-union

Terry

 

[GMJ]

Keep up at the back Terry - I posted that link on post #27

 

[Pudsey_Bear]

No help goes unpunished.

 

[Penquin]

EU detail…

https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...e-eu/using-a-blue-badge-in-the-european-union

Terry

Thanks for that list, undecided seems rather common….. what a surprise…