Using a Blue Badge at city centre access points
To drive into the footstreets between 10.30am and 5.00pm, Blue Badge holders will need to go to the entrance barriers at Goodramgate or Blake Street.
These points are staffed by barrier officers in dark red-coloured tabards with ‘City Centre Access’ written on the back.
They will ask you to show your Blue Badge and will:
- ask you to confirm the name on the Blue Badge
- check that the photograph is of you
- check that your Blue Badge is in date
- check that you have the card clock that comes with your Blue Badge
If the check is successful, you will be advised:
- where you can park
- to please drive slowly and cautiously
- to not obstruct the highway, dropped kerbs or ramps
- to allow access for moving vehicles
- that you set the correct time on your clock and that it will be in view
- how to exit
The barriers will open and you can drive through.
If the check is unsuccessful the barrier officer will not open the barriers and ask you to return with a valid badge, or after 5.00pm.
Leaving the city centre
The barriers are equipped with pedestrian sensors, for safety.
There is an intercom for you to access, if you are able, should you have any issues on exit.
Refused entry
You and your driver will be denied entry if the Blue Badge is out of date, or the name or photograph do not match the passenger’s details.
The barrier officer will explain their reason for refusing access. You will be asked to turn around and leave.
If you refuse to leave, the CCTV Team will monitor your vehicle and notify the police to attend. They will remove the vehicle if necessary.