I had a valid Blue Badge displayed
You are a Blue Badge holder and were displaying it correctly but still received a ticket.
What the rules say
- The Blue Badge scheme (Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) Regulations)
- Equality Act 2010
- Traffic Management Act 2004
How to appeal, step by step
- 1
Photograph the badge in place
If you still can, photograph the Blue Badge and clock displayed on the dashboard, showing the badge number and expiry.
- 2
Check the bay rules
Blue Badge concessions vary by location - confirm the bay or restriction you were in actually grants a concession to badge holders, and that the badge and (where needed) the time clock were correctly displayed.
- 3
Appeal with the badge details
Quote the badge number and expiry, and explain it was clearly displayed. For a council PCN this is the statutory ground that the contravention did not occur: a valid, correctly displayed badge meant the restriction did not apply.
Frequently asked questions
Do Blue Badges work in private car parks?
Not automatically - private operators are not bound by the council Blue Badge scheme, though many offer concessions. Check the site signage. In council-controlled on-street bays the statutory concessions apply.
My badge slipped face-down - am I stuck?
If the badge was valid and present but momentarily not visible, explain that and provide the badge details; it supports a "contravention did not occur" argument, or mitigation.
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AppealIQ generates draft letters to assist your appeal. It is not legal advice - always review the letter and use the official appeal channel printed on your notice. Whether a charge is a private Parking Charge Notice or a statutory council Penalty Charge Notice changes the process; pick the matching guide on the appeal hub.