Some private websites charge a fee for advice and help with applications for a Blue Badge. These websites are not connected with us or the government, and do not guarantee a successful application. If you've been affected by a private website that has charged you a fee, you should report it to the Citizens Advice consumer service.
We advise residents simply to follow the advice and links here on our website.
Blue Badge use and misuse
We only give Blue Badges in the name of the person who is eligible – not their relatives or carers.
Proper use of a Blue Badge
You must be a passenger or driver of the vehicle at all times when a Blue Badge is displayed
You can’t use your badge if you remain in the vehicle while an able-bodied passenger leaves the vehicle
You mustn’t let anyone else use your badge including carers carrying out business on your behalf
You can’t use your badge when it is out of date, or when the information on it is wrong or faded
You can’t allow anyone else to reproduce your badge
You must show the Blue Badge:
on the dashboard
on the side with the wheelchair symbol and expiry date
with appropriate times on the clock
Always remove the Blue Badge when you are not using it. (blue banner with information symbol)
Misuse of a Blue Badge
Misuse includes allowing other people to use it or continuing to use it when your disability improves.
Misuse of a Blue Badge is a criminal offence, which can carry a fine of up to £1,000. (red banner with exclamation mark)
If you think a badge is being misused inform us by email at blue.badges@thurrock.gov.uk or via the form on Fraud report - Thurrock Council
