Disabled Persons’ Parking Place Application

Details of the Disabled Persons’ Parking Places (Scotland) Act 2009

What is a Disabled Persons’ On-Street Parking Place?

A parking place which forms part of a road and is marked and signposted for use by a disabled persons’ vehicle

What is a Disabled Persons’ Off-Street Parking Place?

A parking place that does not form part of a road but to which the public have access and is marked for use by a disabled persons’ vehicle

Who qualifies for a disabled persons’ parking place?

A person who, without the use of a car, has a severe mobility problem and fulfils all of the following criteria:

  • Is the holder of a disabled persons’ blue badge
  • Has a suitable vehicle registered with DVLA at his/her home address

Can a request from a suitably qualified person be refused?

Every effort will be made to install a disabled persons’ parking place at or near the home of a suitably qualified applicant but consideration will be given to other road safety issues. E.g. a parking place will not be installed on a road at or near a bend/junction/etc. or in a narrow street where it would restrict the movement of large vehicles such as ‘buses, refuse lorries or fire engines.

How do I apply for a Disabled Persons’ Parking Place?

Application forms are available here: Application form for Disabled persons’ parking place (66kb pdf)

Or from:

You will require:

  • to provide the number of your Blue Badge
  • the registration mark of the vehicle registered to your address
  • a photocopy of the V5 – vehicle log book – showing the ownership details of the vehicle. You must not send the original

Be aware that false information may invalidate your application

Is there a charge for a Residential Disabled Persons’ Parking Place?

There is no charge for a residential disabled persons’ parking place

Can any Blue Badge Holder use my Parking Place?

Any vehicle displaying a blue badge can use a disabled persons’ parking place that may be installed at or near your home

In what circumstances can the Disabled Persons’ Parking place be removed?

Disabled persons’ parking places deemed to be no longer required may be removed.

Find Blue Badge parking bays

Use Directgov's interactive tool to find Blue Badge parking bays near you and across the UK. You can find the address, number of spaces and any restrictions and exceptions that are in place. There are also details of accessible petrol stations and public toilets in the UK and their facilities.