New powers to stop the misuse of blue disabled parking badges are expected to be announced by the government.
New powers to stop the misuse of blue disabled parking badges are expected to be announced by the government.
One in every 200 badges is stolen, and some London boroughs are dealing with hundreds of cases a year of stolen, forged or borrowed and misused badges.
One in every 200 badges is stolen, and some London boroughs are dealing with hundreds of cases a year of stolen, forged or borrowed and misused badges.
But the authorities complain parking attendants cannot demand to see badges or seize illegitimate ones
But the authorities complain parking attendants cannot demand to see badges or seize illegitimate ones
Badges are now printed with holograms to stop forgery, and checks on users' eligibility are likely in the future.
Badges are now printed with holograms to stop forgery, and checks on users' eligibility are likely in the future.
The badges allow almost unhindered parking across Europe.
The badges allow almost unhindered parking across Europe.
Councils say the problem of stolen and forged passes is now "rife" and they need tougher powers to question drivers and seize illegitimate permits.
Councils say the problem of stolen and forged passes is now "rife" and they need tougher powers to question drivers and seize illegitimate permits.
In September, Birmingham City Council reported that drivers parking illegally in spaces for disabled motorists were costing the city £500,000 in lost parking fees each year.
In September, Birmingham City Council reported that drivers parking illegally in spaces for disabled motorists were costing the city £500,000 in lost parking fees each year.
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