Disabled parking - blue badges

Where can I park if I am disabled?

With a valid Blue Badge correctly displayed you may:

• Park on a single or double yellow line for up to three hours in England and Wales except where there is a ban on loading or unloading. Other restrictions preventing the badge being valid may also apply; you must always check any signs in the location prior to parking.
• Park free of charge all day in any on-street pay and display bay within the Bristol city boundary.
• Park all day in any on-street limited waiting bay within the Bristol city boundary.
• Park in any on-street disabled parking bay that has the blue badge sign. You will need to check the signs as some are limited to 3 hours.

Off-street car parks vary and so you will need to check the signs prior to parking.

Go to Car Park Finder to find disabled spaces.

What is a Blue Badge? Am I entitled to a Blue Badge?

Please refer to the Gov.uk website which should provide all information you need.

How to apply

• Complete the online form available at apply for a blue badge on the gov.uk website.
   
• Or download and complete the Blue Badge Scheme application form (pdf, 2.3 MB) (opens new window). Use the Blue Badge Application Form – Guidance Notes (pdf, 65 KB) (opens new window) when completing the form.
   
• Forms can also be requested by calling 0117 922 2600, or by email from parking.permits@bristol.gov.uk.

If you choose to take your completed form to a Customer Service Point, an adviser will be able to verify some of the documentation required.

Please note that your applications could take nine to ten weeks to process.

Badges for organisations

If you are an organisation and think you may qualify for an organisational badge, please call 0117 922 2600 to request a form. Or complete the online form available via the apply for a blue badge on the gov.uk website.

What if my badge is lost or stolen?

Download and complete the Blue Badge replacement form:

• Request for Replacement Blue Badge Form (pdf, 55 KB) (opens new window)

Forms can also be requested by calling 0117 922 2600, or by email from parking.permits@bristol.gov.uk.

Pay for a Blue Badge

You can pay for a Blue Badge online via our pay council bills online service.

You will need your 'Application Reference Number'. This is the 6 digit reference number you were given in order to make payment. Please ensure you type all letters and numbers in the order provided.

Advisory disabled white markings

How can I have an advisory white marking installed?

In certain cases, Blue Badge holders can apply to our Parking Services team for advisory white markings to be installed outside their property, or as near as is feasible. This scheme applies to residential properties only.

For more information phone 0117 922 2600, or download an application form:

• A Guide to the Disabled Persons Parking Bay and Line Scheme (pdf, 58 KB) (opens new window).

What to do if an advisory white marking is no longer required?

Telephone 0117 922 2600 for advice if some advisory white markings on the road are no longer needed. This may be because the Blue Badge holder has moved address or there is a query about the validity of some existing markings.

For written enquiries, please contact us.