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What restrictions on blue badge holders' parking?
I too was amazed at the number of cars parked on double yellow lines in East Street, Weymouth ("Illegal parking will cause more rows", Echo, May 3).
When talking to a couple who had just parked, I was told they were blue badge holders and perfectly entitled to park there.
Does a disabled badge really entitle the holder to park on double yellow lines anywhere they fancy?
If so, what if they decide to park on King Street or Commercial Road. Imagine the chaos that would cause.
Surely these people have a responsibility to park with care and respect for other road-users and not impede the flow of traffic.
Mrs A Ward
Portland
10:20am Sunday 11th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: maximus, Weymouth on 11:42pm Sun 11 May 08
I believe a lot of this parking has arisen since some one saw fit to stop them parking where they used to on Maiden Street by changing to Loading Only bays. There are now a reduced number of Blue Badge bays on this street. Blue Badge holders are required to park sensibly but may park legally (there may be a time limit) on double yellow lines unless loading restrictions apply. The council website has a page on Blue Badge parking which can be found by searching for 'Disabled parking'.
I believe a lot of this parking has arisen since some one saw fit to stop them parking where they used to on Maiden Street by changing to Loading Only bays. There are now a reduced number of Blue Badge bays on this street. Blue Badge holders are required to park sensibly but may park legally (there may be a time limit) on double yellow lines unless loading restrictions apply. The council website has a page on Blue Badge parking which can be found by searching for 'Disabled parking'.
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