Blue Badge scheme

The Blue Badge scheme is a national scheme designed to support people with a permanent disability.

If you have a permanent disability that makes it difficult to walk, you may be able to get a Blue Badge. A Blue Badge helps you park closer to where you need to go, whether you are driving or travelling as a passenger.

A Blue Badge:

• costs £20
• lasts for up to 3 years
• does not automatically renew

Check if you are eligible

The quickest way to find out if you qualify for a Blue Badge is to use the Government’s online eligibility checker.

The checker will tell you:

• if you are eligible for a Blue Badge
• whether you qualify automatically
• what type of application you need to make
• when you should pay the £20 fee

You may be eligible for a Blue Badge in one of two ways.

Automatic eligibility

Some people automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if they meet certain criteria.

Applying if you do not automatically qualify

If you do not meet the automatic criteria, you may still be able to apply. Your application will be assessed based on how your disability affects your mobility.

Low Emission Zones (LEZ)

For information on LEZ, to check if your vehicle meets LEZ rules or to register for Blue Badge exemption go to Scotlands Low Emission Zones page.

Vehicle tax

Blue Badge holders may be eligible for free vehicle tax.   

Find out more at vehicle tax exemptions for disabled drivers.

Bus pass

You may be able to get a free bus pass if you are:

• disabled
• live in Scotland
• meet the eligibility criteria

Apply for a disabled person's bus pass

Disabled person's parking bays

Blue Badge holders may be able to get a disabled person's parking space near their home to make it easier and safer to use their vehicle. 

Find out more on our Disabled person's parking bay page.