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we have a blue badge and my hubby wont use it
i have to make him get it out

I have a blue badge... I always carry it, and generally only use it when I feel rough...... on a good day, like today... I park as far away as possible, cos the exercise is good for me... I was going to hand mine back... but was told no, not until I've been in remission for a year... which will be about when it is up for review, anyway...

Last week, I was ok, too.... we walked past the disabled bay, which was full.... 8 spots in that bit... only 3 had badges, four didn't.... and one of those four parked so badly that they had taken up two spots... now how is that for ignorance!!

Another pet hate... Asda have designated spots out front.... for emergency vehicles... and they are always filled by those folk who run in quickly... or go to the cashpoint... it makes my blood boil!! It is clearly marked.... with those *box* markings and letters a mile tall saying..... DO NOT PARK lol!!

rant over

Love

Daff xxxxx

I think this is a bit of a catch 22

I do think its unfair for a Blue Badge holder to use a Parent & Child space the same way i think its unfair for a parent to use the Parent & Child when thy don't have the Child with them.......Which i did say to someone once had they left their child in the shop lol.

I have a Blue Badge for my Daughter & i very rarely park in disabled or Parent & Child space

I do wish they'd be more flexible with spaces though. I often go to the supermarket after 9.00pm.........never seen a soul in the disabled or parent and child spaces, yet I still have to park away from the store. I just think a few of these spaces could be limited to 'not after 9.00pm' without causing any problem.

Also, sadly there is no provision for the temporarily disabled!! They are just expected to struggle.

Very true Ann but that would be logical & when it comes to Disabilities temporary or permanent all logic goes out of the window :(

there is also one other point of contention about some blue badge holders,they never read the hand book that comes with it and think they can park where ever they like, which is not true and they can get nicked for it just the same as others.**M**.