Birmingham Live
·Jul 2026
Blue Badge parking rules explained — 11 prohibited places drivers must avoid
Explains how Blue Badge holders in Birmingham can use parking concessions, including free parking in council car parks, on-street pay-and-display bays and limited parking on yellow lines. Lists 11 locations where parking is prohibited at all times, such as bus lanes, cycle lanes, clearways, pedestrian crossings and resident-only bays. Provides essential rules for proper Blue Badge use, stressing correct display, personal use restrictions, renewal requirements and reporting lost or stolen badges.