Once you have it, the rules are straightforward: display it on your dashboard with the clock showing the time of arrival. Don’t hide it in the glovebox—that’s like leaving your concert tickets at home.
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You can park free in most pay-and-display bays, on single yellow lines (with time limits), and in designated disabled bays. But avoid double yellow lines, cycle lanes, and anything marked “loading only.” Common sense is your co-pilot.
Fun fact: The Blue Badge is valid in all EU countries under the Mutual Recognition Agreement. So if you’re dreaming of a road trip to Cornwall or a ferry to France, your badge works. Don’t assume it works in Norway or Switzerland—check local rules first.
