Mobility, Travel and Transport
Information Guides
Using international Disability Parking Permits in Scotland
Travel concessions for disabled people in Scotland
Blue Badges and car parking
Mobility, Travel and Transport:Frequently Asked Questions
Through our helpline we receive enquiries spanning a wide range of different topics. Here is a selection of those most asked:
Can I get a reduction of Vehicle Excise Duty?
If you are disabled you may be entitled to a reduction or exemption of vehicle tax. The vehicle must be registered in your name or a specific driver’s name and must only be used for your personal needs.
You can apply for exemption if you get the:
- higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
- War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
You can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax if you get the Personal Independence Payment or Adult Disability Payment standard rate mobility component Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
You can find out more here Vehicles exempt from vehicle tax – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How can I get a disabled parking space outside my house?
If you need a disabled parking space outside your house, contact your council. They will assess your circumstances and may charge for this.
To qualify, you must
- have a current blue badge
- either be the driver of the vehicle or be assisted by a carer who is the driver if they live where the space is needed
- keep the vehicle at the address you give on the application form
- normally have difficulty getting a perking space on the public road.
A disabled parking space can be used by anyone with a blue badge, not just the person who applied for it.
For further information or help searching for your local council’s contact number then please contact our helpline on 0300 323 9961.
For more information on getting a blue badge, check out our Blue Badges Information Guide.
Mobility, Travel and Transport:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| Blue Badge Protector | Thefts of Blue Badges have risen 45% in the last year and sixfold since 2013. We offer a secure Blue Badge protector to prevent the theft of your Blue Badge whilst parked. Our products are highly rated by our customers, are recommended by the Metropoli… |
| Blue Badge Scotland | Guidance on Blue Badge eligibility and online applications via the website |
| Blue Badge Team – South Lanarkshire Council | Blue Badge Team South Lanarkshire Council |
| Blue Sky Mobility | Description of service and products sold: Stockists of mobility scooters and wheelchairs, adjustable beds and mattresses, stairlifts, riser / recliner chairs, walking aids, daily living aids, ramps, health and wellbeing products, and other mobility equ… |
| Buchan Dial-a-Community Bus | Services provided: Buchan Dial-a-Community Bus serves the Central Buchan area of North East Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Much of the community is rurally isolated villages and the bus services which operate in this area do so on a subsidised basis and are… |
| Butterly Trust | Aims: To provide support in the community for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis. Services provided: Information and advice on services and other resources and guidance on how to acquire them Practical help that includes assistance with official forms… |
| Caudwell Children | Caudwell Children Charity Caudwell Children exists to make life fair, believing in possibility and seeing potential in every child. We aim to shape public perception and attitudes around disability, changing the world so that disabled and autistic chil… |
| Centre for Inclusive Living Perth and Kinross (CILPK) | Aims: To promote a barrier free, inclusive and equality minded environment for all disabled people. To promote independence based on dignity, choice and control. Services provided: CILPK provides a range of services designed to ensure better access, gr… |
| Cerebral Palsy Scotland | Aims: We’re a charity that improves the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy through specialist therapy, support and information. Our mission is to help people with cerebral palsy build skills, knowledge, confidence and relationships. We ad… |
| Chunc Posture & Mobility | Description of service and products sold: Enabling our customers and their families to live life to the full is in our DNA. Our wheelchairs offer a unique level of adaptability and are modified to meet the needs of each individual user. We provide high… |