intexasatthe moment Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > And once more for luck > > the badge holder DOES NOT HAVE TO BE IN THE CAR if > they are being picked up or dropped off . And once more. . . Copied & pasted from the Dept for Transport handbook: Who can use the badge? The badge is for your use and benefit only. It must only be displayed if you are travelling in the vehicle as a driver or passenger, or if someone is collecting you or dropping you off and needs to park at the place where you are being collected or dropped. Do not allow other people to use the badge to do something on your behalf, such as shopping or collecting something for you, unless you are travelling with them. ? You must never give the badge to friends or family to allow them to park for free, even if they are visiting you. ? You should not use the badge to allow non-disabled people to take advantage of the benefits while you sit in the car. Although it is not illegal for a badge holder, or a non-disabled person waiting for the badge holder to return, to remain in the vehicle while the Blue Badge is displayed, consideration should be given to using a car park whenever possible. ? It is a criminal offence to misuse a badge. This includes people other than the badge holder taking advantage of the parking concessions provided under the scheme.