Disabled parking - parking bays

This page is about parking provisions for those disabled drivers who possess the Blue Badge, a government scheme which upon possession and display of the badge grants certain concessions nationally. More information on the scheme can be found from the Department of Transport (DfT) website.

Where can I park?

On street parking places

You may park within the London Borough of Richmond, whilst clearly displaying the Blue Badge:

• In disabled persons' parking places without time limit where no limit is indicated
• In residents' parking places without time limit
• In meter, voucher and pay and display bays without payment or time limit
• In free parking bays, but only for the maximum free parking allowed within those bays (there is no additional time for Blue Badge holders).

Additionally you may park on a single or double yellow line, but you must:

• Display your badge and clock set to the time of your arrival
• Ensure that the place you park is not restricted by a loading ban (yellow kerb blips)
• Not cause an obstruction or danger to pedestrians or other road users
• Not park for longer than the 3 hours allowed.

Off street car parks

You may, when clearly displaying the Blue Badge, park within any normal parking bay (not motorcycle or coach bays) within any of the council's Car Parks without paying and without time limit.  If possible and where available please use the dedicated disabled persons' bays as these are larger and will assist if your vehicle is adapted, or you need greater room when exiting or entering the vehicle.

Twickenham Event Days

Twickenham Stadium has facilities for disabled parking, however, these are limited and you should apply well in advance.  For more information please see the Twickenham Stadium Disabled Tickets page.

If the stadium car park is fully booked all Blue Badge holders are permitted to park within the Twickenham Event Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ R) which surrounds all roads that are within a 0.5 miles radius around the stadium.  They must display their blue badge clearly at all times while parked within the CPZ. Map of the Twickenham Event Zone(pdf, 350KB).

Congestion charge

Blue Badge holders may be entitled to a 100% discount from the congestion charge. If you require more information please visit www.cclondon.com. for details on how to apply.

How do I apply for a disabled persons' parking bay near my house

Download the disabled parking bay application form(pdf, 51KB).

Complete the form and return it by post to:

Transport Planning Services

Civic Centre,
44 York Street,
Twickenham,
TW1 3BZ

Email: highwaysandtransport@richmond.gov.uk

Please note

• You must possess a Blue Badge and strict criteria must be met in order to be eligible for a bay.
• The process of obtaining a disabled parking bay does take some time due to the legal processes involved and can take up to five months.
• Once installed the bay is not the property of the applicant and may be used by other Blue Badge holders.