People with a disability or a physical or mental health condition that affects their walking ability, or have a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's, may be eligible for a Blue Badge to help them park closer to the places they want to go.
A Blue Badge holder travelling either as a driver or passenger, can park for free in disabled parking bays and may also be exempt from other parking restrictions.
The Blue Badge enables a vehicle to park in many places where other motorists cannot, such as on-street parking meter spaces, on-street pay-and-display spaces, disabled person’s parking spaces and over single or double yellow lines.
Just be aware that Transport Scotland recommends that Blue Badge holders park in bays instead of over yellow lines where possible.
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