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I am non resident but make frequent trips to my holiday home in Punta Prima. My U.K. blue badge booklet states that in parts of Spain I can use my blue badge in disabled parking spaces. But I have been told that this is not applicable in Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja since brexit and I could face a heavy fine if we’re to use a space. Has anyone experienced problems . Any advice would be helpful.
UK blue badges are no longer valid in Spain. However, some local municipalities allow the use so it depends on your local council. The UK government advises you to print out the certificate at this link and place it next to your blue badge but it does not guarantee you will not be fined although I've never heard of anyone who has been.
http://www.disabledmotorists.eu/download/parking_cards/notice_spain.pdf
Also remember that a disabled parking bay with a car registration number on it is for that particular car only so don't park in one of them.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:34pm
Thank you for your rapid response. I won’t take any chances and will leave my badge at home. A very helpful forum as usual.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:47pm
Super helpful member
The official UK Government information and advice is avaiable by clicking on this link:
Posted: Wed Apr 3, 2024 3:46pm
Is there a kind retired person with a car who is prepared to drive a couple in eighties for petrol money to and fro to supermercado and other local shops once a day or so for petrol money who lives in Carabasi gran Alacant ? Times can be arranged as per convenience
Please let me know for the week begining 20th of April to 27th April 2024
Thanks
Veena
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