BLUE BADGE ELIGIBILITY

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.

If you meet any of the following criteria you may be eligible for a Disabled Blue Badge and should request an application form from Transport Planning at 6 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, or on 01595 744868.

Blue Badge Holders Using Taxi or Private Hire Car Services

When booking a taxi or private hire car journey, please tell the operator that you are a Blue Badge holder and quote your Full Name, Blue Badge number and Expiry Date. This will allow the taxi or private hire car driver to collect you from locations with parking or use restrictions.