Apply for a blue badge

If you meet any of the following criteria you may be eligible for a Disabled Blue Badge:

  • I am over the age of two and registered as blind (severely sight impaired).
  • I receive the Higher Rate of the Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance.
  • I receive a War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement.
  • I receive a tariff within 1-8 (inclusive) of the Armed Forces and Reserved Forces (Compensation) Scheme and have been assessed as having a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking.
  • I am over the age of two and have a permanent and substantial disability which means I am unable to walk.
  • I am over the age of two and have a permanent and substantial disability which means that I am virtually unable to walk.
  • I am over the age of two and have a temporary and substantial disability, for more than 12 months but less than 3 years, which means that I will be unable to walk.
  • I am over the age of two and have a temporary and substantial disability, for more than 12 months but less than 3 years, which means that I will be virtually unable to walk.
  • I drive a vehicle regularly, and have a severe disability in both arms that means I am unable to operate all or some types of parking meters.
  • I drive a vehicle regularly, and have a severe disability in both arms that means I have considerable difficulty operating all or some types of parking meters.
  • I am under the age of three and have a medical condition that means I must always be accompanied by bulky medical equipment.
  • I am under the age of three and have a medical condition that means I must always be kept near a vehicle in case I need emergency medical treatment.

Apply for blue badge

Low Emission Zone Exemption System for Blue Badge Holders

Low Emission Zones are being introduced in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.

  • The Scottish LEZ Exemption System is now live for personal Blue Badge holders to register their vehicles for a LEZ exemption.
  • The Vehicle Checker is now live on the official LEZ website which allows members of the public to enter their vehicle registration number to check if their vehicle will comply with LEZ standards.
  • More information on the Blue Badge exemption can be found on the Blue Badge Exemption page of the official LEZ website.