Blue Badge thefts more than double, says LGA

Thefts of Blue Badges in England have increased from 656 in 2013 to 1,756 in 2014, a rise of 167%

Thefts of Blue Badges in England have increased from 656 in 2013 to 1,756 in 2014, a rise of 167%

The theft of Blue Badges has more than doubled in the past 12 months, figures produced by local authorities reveal. The Local Government Association (LGA) said thefts in England have increased from 656 in 2013 to 1,756 in 2014, a rise of 167%.

More than two million disabled people use Blue Badges for free parking in pay & display bays and for up to three hours on yellow lines. In London, badge holders are exempt from the congestion charge, saving them around £2,500 a year.

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