What's the law. Disabled bay.

Smelly_Dog

Gr1pr said:

If your health issues are covered under the Equality Act 2010, then in theory you can use a disabled bay 

But you would also qualify for a BB so ideally should apply for one and use it  regardless of the location 

It is an indicator of a disabled person's rights , even on private property 

But its the law that matters in any dispute  the Equality Act,  not the badge,  so find out if your condition qualifies 

From the little knowledge I have I believe that there is a huge problem with getting a Disabled Badge unless a disability is permanent. So, for example, you might have had knee replacement surgery and can't even walk or stand for a month and then a long road to recovery. Because you should eventually recover they won't give you one!
Meanwhile I know someone who is dyslexic who has got one because he gets "stressed" using normal parking spaces. I've seen him running for a bus waving his walking stick in the air!

prowla

It is plausible that he would've moved had someone come along with a disabled badge.

Gr1pr

Coupon-mad can probably explain what counts,  but I seem to remember that certain conditions like mine are automatic,  whereas others may need to last longer than 12 months 

The last government altered the rules such that more hidden disabilities counted as qualification for a BB

Coupon-mad

Smelly_Dog said:

I've got a question for the wise ones here. I have a severe torn meniscus in my left knee plus several other chronic health conditions. At times I can barely walk and the pain is excruciating. I don't have a blue badge, though.
Would I be morally justified in using a disabled space in a supermarket car park on occasion? 

Probably yes - if your conditions affect your mobility or daily life for more than 12 months - but don't do it without permission from the Supermarket manager and an exemption in writing (or your numberplate typed into a tablet in-store, with a photo taken as proof) in advance.