Blue badge holders may park free of charge only when parked in a designated disabled bay (yellow bays) for a maximum of three hours.
You must display a valid disabled badge and parking clock at all times.
Longer stays
For parking sessions of more than 3 hours, larger standard bays are available at
- Riverside Arena (Premium Parking)
- The Riverside
- Castle House.
Additional on-street parking can be found on :
- Middle Gate
- Kirk Gate
- Appleton Gate
- Stodman Street
- Carter Gate
- Barnby Gate
You can find out more about disabled parking provision using our 'find a car park' directory.
If you can't find a space
Normal charges will apply if you are parked in other bays (white bays) – please continue to display your blue badge along with your pay and display ticket.
Regardless of the availability of disabled parking bays, disabled drivers are not permitted to park on double yellow lines in car parks.
If a blue badge holder cannot get in a disabled space and have to park in an ordinary bay, then they will have to pay and display.
If you use a car park not operated by the council, you’ll need to check what charges apply for disabled motorists.
Apply for a blue badge
The blue badge scheme helps you to park closer to your destination if you’re disabled. It may also allow you to park for a set amount of time for free. You can apply for a blue badge online or by calling 0300 500 80 80.
Blue badges are issued to individual people not vehicles. This means you can use a blue badge both as a driver and a passenger. You can also transfer your blue badge to whichever vehicle you are using for a particular journey.