Petition · Department for Transport
Reform the Blue Badge parking system: more side hatching bays
Open for signatures
124 signatures
What the petition asks
People with mobility difficulties need parking that allows safe and dignified access. Some people need bays close to entrances to minimise walking distance. As a wheelchair user, I do not need to be close to the front, but I do rely on side hatching markings to safely get in & out of the car.
Without such spaces, I can’t transfer into my Wheelchair. I feel the current Blue Badge system does not reflect these different needs. There should be a mix of parking provision, with standard bays near entrances for those with limited mobility & wider bays with side hatchings in suitable locations: the back or sides of car parks, for those who rely on wheelchair/pram access/adaptations. We shouldn't be excluded due to poor parking design. It needs to be more inclusive and better reflect real life mobility needs.
Timeline
| 6 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
124
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
6 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.