Blue Badge misuse deprives our customers of essential resources. We rely on your vigilance to help us detect and deter fraudulent practices throughout Cambridgeshire.
If you suspect a Blue Badge is being misused you should obtain as many details as possible from the Blue Badge on display such as name, badge number and the expiry date. Then complete the online form below. Your details will be kept strictly confidential.
We will investigate and take appropriate action if misuse is confirmed. Fraudulent applications (providing false information) may lead to prosecution under section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006. This carries a penalty of up to £5,000 and/or up to 12 months' imprisonment on summary conviction.
Please note, we cannot provide updates on misuse reports made to Cambridgeshire County Council.
This form is not for reporting Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits fraud. For that, contact the DWP National Benefit Fraud Hotline at 0800 854 440 or report it online.
We are not authorised to enforce the Blue Badge scheme on private property. For example, incidences of suspected misuse in supermarkets should be reported to the car park operator.
We work closely with the police and parking services. Police officers, traffic wardens, parking attendants and civil enforcement officers have the authority to inspect the badge. They should produce an identity card with their photograph to prove their identity.
Civil Enforcement Officers may operate in plain clothes. If asked to show the badge, you must comply, or you could be fined up to £1,000. Enforcement officers can retain the badge without police presence if they have reasonable grounds, such as misuse. The badge will be sent to the Blue Badge Team for further investigation.
If your badge has been confiscated, please allow time for it to be received by the Blue Badge team and for an investigation to take place. The Blue Badge team will contact the badge holder once the process is complete.
We are not authorised to enforce the Blue Badge scheme on private property. For example, suspected misuse in supermarkets should be reported to the car park operator.
Misusing a Blue Badge is a criminal offence. If you are using the parking concessions as a passenger, ensure the driver is aware of all the rules.
Learn more about the rights and responsibilities of a Blue Badge holder.
