Blue badges are a privilege awarded to disabled drivers to make their lives easier – but can sometimes be misused.
Disabled Motoring UK ( DMUK ), is a charity which supports disabled drivers, passengers and blue badge holders. It works with government and businesses across the UK in order to improve parking, refuelling, and access provision for disabled people, so that they can access the goods and services that they need. DMUK has published an article calling for people to not be a ‘selfish parker.’
This follows the British Parking Association, which represents the UK parking and traffic management profession, launching the next phase of its ‘selfish parking’ campaign, aiming to highlight why it’s not okay to misuse a disabled parking space or blue badge.
Dave Smith, BPA Head of Communications, says: “Our consumer research revealed one of the biggest frustrations people have is anti-social and inconsiderate parking. Misuse of parking bays specifically designed for those with accessibility needs and the abuse of Blue Badges by those who are not permitted to use them are ongoing concerns. Our campaign aims to educate and raise awareness of the importance of effective parking management in addressing many of the issues that impact negatively on local communities.”
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