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Scale of Blue Badge parking misuse revealed

Mobility retailer CareCo research shows impact of abuse of accessible parking bays

Mark Moran
23 January 2026

 

Misuse of Blue Badge bays by able-bodied drivers remains a daily frustration for many elderly and disabled people who wish to go about their lives independently.  

Research by mobility retailer CareCo highlights concerns around access to disabled parking following first-hand feedback from showroom customers who often find difficulty in parking in accessible bays as they try to go about their daily activities. 

CareCo has shared national data which helps to illustrate the scale of...

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