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29th November 2022
03:53pm GMT

But Scottish law says that if the Blue Badge holder is not getting out of the vehicle, they should not use it to get a parking space.
They cannot park in loading/unloading bays, unless signs specify time limits for badge holders.
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The woman said she left her car for just a few minutes to pick up the ready-made steak pie from a local bakery (iStock)[/caption]
Speaking about the incident on November 4, Martha said: "It was at 4pm and it was pouring of rain. I have a blue badge for my mum but there was no disabled bays at all.
“There was work going on at the other side of the road. I parked in a loading bay and walked two doors down to the shop. “When I got back the attendant was there. I went up and tried to explain. He had a smug look on his face. “He just ignored everything I had told him, he just said ‘will I hand you it or will I stick it on the car.’ I thought it was just so cruel and evil to do that really.” Addressing accusations she had abused her mother's blue badge, she said: “I don’t abuse the blue badge but there wasn’t any available spaces and I was in the shop less than a minute. “It would have taken me 10 minutes to get my mum out the car and into a wheelchair. “The whole thing has really put me off coming into town. There is not enough spaces available and it is more hassle than what it is worth.” A spokesperson for Ayrshire Roads Alliance said: "Blue Badge holders are entitled to park in many places which are normally off limits, however there are rules which the holders must adhere to. “One of the rules is that holders should not allow non-disabled people to take advantage of their parking benefits while they sit in the car.” Related links: