Can I Use The Holders Blue Badge To Visit In Hospital?

No, you cannot use someone else's Blue Badge to visit them in hospital. This is illegal and could result in serious consequences.

The Blue Badge is for the badge holder's use only. You must never give the badge to friends or family to allow them to park for free, even if they are visiting you.

It's illegal for a friend or family member to use your Blue Badge, even if they're running an errand for you or visiting you in hospital.

When Can Someone Else Use It?

There's only one exception. Someone else can use your Blue Badge if you are travelling with them in the car as a passenger. This includes:

• If they're driving you to the hospital
• If they're picking you up from the hospital
• If you're both visiting someone together

But they cannot use your badge to visit you when you're not with them.

What Are the Penalties?

The consequences are quite serious. You could have your badge confiscated and face a £1,000 fine. It's a criminal offence to misuse a badge and what's worse is that it's the badge holder who will be held responsibe, even if someone else misuses it.

What Should Visitors Do Instead?

If you're visiting someone with a Blue Badge in hospital, you have these options:

• Pay for regular parking - Most hospitals have visitor parking
• Check for visitor concessions - Some hospitals offer reduced rates for certain visitors
• Use public transport - Many hospitals are well connected
• Ask the hospital - They might have special arrangements for frequent visitors

Hospital Parking for Blue Badge Holders

Remember, if you are a Blue Badge holder, you should receive free parking during your visit to an NHS hospital whether you're the patient, a visitor, or taking someone to hospital. But this only applies to the actual badge holder.

The Bottom Line

Blue Badges are personal. They're linked to the individual, not the car or the situation. Even with good intentions, letting someone else use your badge to visit you is against the law and not worth the risk.