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Disabled parking


The national Blue Badge scheme helps you park closer to your destination if you’re disabled. 

The scheme does not apply in car parks.  But we do have special arrangements for those parking with a Blue Badge in our Council car parks. 

Blue badge parking permits for disabled people

Find out whether you’re eligible for a blue badge and how to apply.


Disabled Exemption permit

Free parking in our Pay and Display, and Pay on Exit car parks for a year if you have a Blue Badge. To be eligible for this scheme you must have a vehicle registered for NIL/Disabled tax. 


Adapted Vehicle parking

For drivers of Adapted vehicles, this scheme allows free parking in our Pay and Display, and Pay on Exit car parks for three years.


Residential disabled parking bays

Find out whether you’re eligible for a residential disabled parking bay, how to apply, and how much it costs.


Rules for parking for disabled drivers

On street parking restrictions are relaxed for blue badge holders.  This is to make parking easier for those who are less mobile. Find out what you can and can’t do. 


International disabled badges

Check whether you can use your disabled parking badge in Cornwall.  You can also find out how you need to park here to avoid getting a parking ticket.

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