Charged £20 to renew Blue Disabled Parking Badge

sheeps68

Mine is black marker pen but in tamper proof seal as of last renewal.

Richie-from-the-Boro

bifold wrote: »

My badge was filled in by hand using a black felt pen.

""" filled in by hand using on a TSO blank with a black felt pen """ and not tamper sealed in the appropriate way ?

jetta_wales

bifold wrote: »

My badge was filled in by hand using a black felt pen.

There you go mystery solved.

cyclonebri1

As said, if it looks amatuerish it's probably the DWP or whatever, , sorry

bifold

Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »

""" filled in by hand using on a TSO blank with a black felt pen """ and not tamper sealed in the appropriate way ?

It is encased in plastic with a tamper proof seal.
Its a good thing they are being replaced,because they would be easy item to copy for a old style jobbing printer.

Richie-from-the-Boro

bifold wrote: »

It is encased in plastic with a tamper proof seal.
Its a good thing they are being replaced,because they would be easy item to copy for a old style jobbing printer.

I keep saying in this thread, the new ones will be different, they are impossible to even scan, and trying to take the ' tamper proof ' seal off will render it useless.

Large format high security hologram / Distinctive image changing features / Easy Recognition / Other hidden features [ security printed base layers ] only visible on detailed inspection / Fused onto badge / Impossible to scan to copy.

G51shopaholic

my original post was about £20 admin charge when previously badge was issued free. I don't mind paying the money but it wasn't something I'd heard about.

My blue badge has the Council details stamped on but my expiry date is written with black marker.

my previously badge had faded so much that only the date was visible. Both have a hologram.

I'm all for traffic wardens being given the power to check picture on badge matches driver and/or passenger to stamp down on abuse.

As I said somewhere else on this forum my 20yr old nephew works at Asda and spoke of numerous young staff members having new cars & free
insurance having obtained a vehicle via motability for gran parents and then giving them back the weekly £50.

Another OP posted about getting booked cause they forgot to display their blue badge, most carpark attendants would know to check your tax disc.
Certainly the guys at our local shopping mall are instructed to do this.

Thanks to all who replied

HOWMUCH

sunnyone wrote: »

So did everyone until now at the most, the new rates are only now being rolled out.

He only got it on the 21st June

akabee

From the Transport Scotland website.

BLUE BADGE IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

Database

A central database will be produced from application records forwarded to the BBIS
by local authorities. The system will also enable local authorities to transfer their
historic records onto the new system. The database will lead to quick and easy
enforcement checks by officers from anywhere in the country on badges issued by
any authority, either using a desktop PC, a handheld device or a SMARTphone.

The database will make it easier to update and transfer records from one local
authority when a badge holder changes their address.

On-line Application Form

The on-line application process will include automated checks to help prevent
inaccurate, multiple or fraudulent applications, from being made. These checks will
reduce the need for time-consuming, paper-based checks ordinarily being carried out
by individual authorities. The data obtained from the on-line application form will feed
into the central database.

New Badge Design & Supply

One of the most significant changes we are making is to the design of the Blue Badge
so that it is harder to copy, forge and alter. The new badge will be made of PVC and
includes elements such as complex printing patterns; a holographic feature that can’t
be photocopied or scanned; use of security inks that are only available from a
restricted list of providers; raised features and Braille; a 2D barcode; and a digital
photograph. Some features will be clearly visible through a windscreen while other
hidden features will only be evident on physical inspection.

Because of the PVC material and combination of security features, you will not be
able to print badges locally in local authority offices. The new badges will require a
specialist printer, and Payne Security will work with Northgate to deliver the badges to
the required specification.

The quality and durability of the badges being issued will also be improved so that
they remain legible for the badges’ 3 year lifespan and the details do not fade in the
sun. The use of sophisticated anti-fraud technologies on the new badge and more
security in the storage and distribution should cut down on fraud.

We will use secondary legislation to specify the form of the new Blue Badge design
and remove the requirement for a signature on the badge. From 1 January 2012
authorities will only legally be able to issue or replace an old-style badge with a Blue
Badge that complies with this legislation.

Local authorities should therefore manage existing stock levels of the old-style badge
and make arrangements to securely destroy any stock that might be left over from 1
January 2012. The old-style badges will continue to be valid until they expire, which
might be up until December 2014 for any badges issued this year.

http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/files/documents/roads/Blue_Badge_Reform_-_Awareness_-_Letter_to_Local_Authorities_-_03_June_2011.pdf

A_Flock_Of_Sheep

I have seen pictures of the new design proposed badge. I think it looks smart. Will be nicer than the old one. Hopefully will do away with the forgeries too.