A six-month pilot scheme is operating to catch any motorist taking up a parking space reserved for genuine disabled drivers while illegally displaying a disabled parking permit in their windscreen.

You can apply for one for yourself, on behalf of someone else, or an organisation that transports people who require a Blue Badge. Typically, the badge is valid for up to three years.

In England, obtaining a Blue Badge costs up to £10, whereas in Scotland the fee is £20. However, in Wales, you can enjoy the benefit of it being completely free, reports the Mirror.