This Council operate a Blue Badge scheme for disabled car
users.
Where Can I Park with My Badge?
Examples of where Blue Badge Holders are able to park free of
charge include the following:-
- Advisory Disabled Bays
- Bath and Keynsham Controlled Parking Zones
- On-Street Designated Disabled Parking Bays -Limited
Stay
- On-Street Designated Disabled Parking Bays - Unlimited
Stay
- Some Yellow Line Waiting Restrictions
Advisory Disabled Bays
These are found primarily in residential areas and there is no
limit on the length of stay. Disabled
Bays
Bath and Keynsham Controlled Parking Zones
Blue Badge Holders may park in the same controlled parking zones
as resident and business permit holders. The blue badge must be
displayed clearly at all times. Controlled
Parking Zones
On-Street Designated Disabled Parking Bays - Limited Stay
These are primarily found in town centres and will have a sign
to show the length of stay. Disabled
Parking Bays
On-Street Designated Disabled Parking Bays - Unlimited
Stay
These are also primarily found in town centres. If there is no
sign on the footway or verge the length of stay is unlimited.
Disabled
Parking Bays
Off -Street Parking - Car Parks
Please Note: With the exception of the
bays at the entrance to Charlotte Street car park, parking charges
now apply to blue badge holders in ALL Pay & Display and Pay on
Foot car parks. The tariff boards in each car park indicate
the charges that apply.
Yellow Line Waiting Restrictions
Parking on double and single yellow lines is allowed for a
period up to three hours providing you display a valid blue badge
and set the time disc as necessary.
Yellow Lines
You are not allowed to park when
loading restrictions are in force or where you would cause an
obstruction such as parking in front of a
dropped kerb.
Other Permits Accepted
Bath and North East Somerset Council recognises Disabled Permits
issued in other countries.
Parkmobile - Electronic Parking Permits
In November 2005 a more convenient and secure electronic
parking permit (transponder card) replaced the current paper
permit. Permit holders up for renewal after this date are now
issued with an
electronic permit.
Making an Application
To find out if you are eligible, to request an application form
or to enquire more about our electronic permit system
please contact our parking team via the contact details given
at the bottom of this page.
Further Advice and Information
More information on Blue Badge Scheme can be found at
the Department for transports website.
Alternatively contact our parking team via the details given at
the bottom of this page.
