Bexley cracks down on Blue Badge fraud with tough penalties
Two caught and convicted for Blue Badge misuse
Bexley council has slammed scammers after two motorists were convicted last November for blue badge abuse. The court crackdown aims to protect genuine users who rely on these badges for disabled parking.
Strong warning from council cabinet member
“Blue Badge scheme abuse will not be tolerated in our borough as these latest prosecutions prove,” said Councillor Richard Diment, Bexley’s Cabinet Member for Places. “We will keep fighting to protect the scheme’s integrity and ensure disabled residents and visitors have proper parking close to their destination. If you’re not entitled to a Blue Badge, think twice. The consequences are severe if you get caught.”
Harsh fines hit fraudsters
- Albert Coveney of Wilmington Court Road, dartford/" title="Dartford" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Dartford, used a cancelled badge reported lost. He was fined £800, plus £1,278.40 in costs and surcharges, totalling £2,078.40.
- Alexa Joyeux from Federation Road, Greenwich, failed to identify who misused a badge cancelled after the holder died. She was fined £660 with £2,724 in costs and surcharges, making a £3,384 total penalty.
Bexley continues tough stance on Blue Badge abuse
In total, Bexley has prosecuted 26 Blue Badge misuse cases in the past year. Only those with physical or mobility disabilities qualify for the scheme designed to ease parking challenges.
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