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City of York Council cracks down on blue badge misuse
Two potential instances of misuse were identified and are now under investigation, the council said.
Cllr Katie Lomas, the council’s executive member for equality and inclusion and with portfolio for fraud, said it is “committed to ensuring that these badges are used legitimately and uphold the rights of the 7,200 York residents who hold blue badges”.
Council and fraud officers carried out the blue badge checks last Thursday (May 14).
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It came during the latest day of action, with 598 blue badges checked since the crackdown started in May 2023 and 17 potential instances of misuse identified in York.
Cllr Lomas said: “Days of action like this benefit disabled motorists by helping to stamp out blue badge fraud and misuse.
“It’s encouraging to see this relatively low level of suspected misuse.
“It suggests that people parking in the city centre are largely respecting this scheme and that genuine blue badge holders are more likely to be able to find the accessible parking they need.”
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