Using your Blue Badge

Guidance from the Department for Transport explains the responsibilities of badge holders, including who can use the badge, how to display it and where you can use it Blue Badge scheme: rights and responsibilities in England – GOV.UK

Your Blue Badge remains the property of the council. If it is misused or obtained falsely we will withdraw it.

It is a criminal offence to misuse a Blue Badge and could lead to a fine. Report misuse of a Blue Badge.

Updating your details

You must advise us of any change to your address or personal details. Email contravel@southglos.gov.uk or phone us on 01454 868004.

If you have moved to South Gloucestershire and have a Blue Badge that was issued by another council, you should advise them of your change of address. You can continue to use your Blue Badge until it expires but will need to reapply to us for future badges.

Replace or return your badge

Find out what to do if you need to get a replacement badge or return a badge that is no longer in use.