Council officials were left astonished after uncovering the details of a persistent blue badge offender during routine checks by traffic wardens. One particular vehicle repeatedly appeared in records, accumulating an astonishing 34 fines over five years.
This brazen motorist either ignored the rules or was willing to take risks despite being caught numerous times, seemingly hoping to evade penalties. The case was the most egregious revealed through Freedom of Information requests obtained by motoring firm Evans Halshaw.
Misuse of blue badges typically involves using someone else’s badge—often a family member or friend—when the driver themselves has no qualifying disability or medical condition. In recent years, incidents of blue badge misuse have surged, as motorists attempt to bypass parking regulations, depriving those who genuinely need these spaces.
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The worst offender, located in Kingston upon Thames in London, racked up 34 fines, totaling an estimated £2,380 in penalties at the standard £70 rate. Other notable cases include a vehicle in Hackney, London, fined 29 times, and another in Sunderland receiving 19 penalties.
Julie Wallman, Divisional Marketing Director at Evans Halshaw, emphasized the importance of protecting disabled parking bays: “Disabled parking bays exist to ensure safe and accessible travel for people with limited mobility, whether they’re heading to a supermarket, medical appointment, or just going about their day. When drivers use these spaces without a blue badge, it reduces availability for those who genuinely need them.
“These figures show just how common this issue is across the UK and highlight the vital need to keep accessible spaces free for those who rely on them to maintain independent living.”