Disabled parking labels provide parking concessions for people with severe mobility or vision challenges who have difficulty using public transport or walking distances, so that they can park close to where they need to go.

An individual eligible for a parking label may have a severe mobility or vision impairment, for example, and require a disabled parking space close to the building. In the case of someone with a vision impairment they will be driven by someone supporting them in their travel. It is always advisable to communicate full details of travel, parking and building access to the individual and to confirm that they have what they need and are confident about the availability of parking and ability to access the building.

Here are some quick rules for label users:

• It is your responsibility as the label-holder to make sure that it is used properly
• Do NOT allow other people to use your label for access to disabled parking bays
• Do NOT use the label to allow non-disabled people to take advantage of the benefits whilst you sit in the car

This site provides more information about the Car Park Label Scheme’, the two different types of label, and how to apply for them.