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Disabled parking markings

Parking Office - May 2011
highways.ross@kirklees.gov.uk

What a disabled parking marking is

  • It is a rectangular shaped box that contains a symbol of a person in a wheel chair in the centre.
  • Anyone can park in a space with a disabled marking. However, if the procedure has been followed correctly then only vehicles with a current disabled badge can park in the space.
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Markings in town centres

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Markings outside people's homes

  • Markings outside people's homes are only advisory.
  • You do not have to pay for a disabled parking marking outside your house. The cost of providing it is met by the council.
  • It is not reserved for one person. Other disabled car users are allowed to park within it.
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Applying for a disabled parking marking outside your house

Download and complete the application form and send it to us. An officer then examines the site and assesses road safety implications. The council writes to the neighbours who will be affected by the marking and asks them if they object to a marking and also if they are prepared to keep that area of the road. If they are not prepared to do this then there is nothing we can do.

We will reply to you directly to confirm if you can have a disabled marking. This can take between 8 to 12 weeks.
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When it is not possible to have a disabled parking marking

  • When it is encouraging others to park in an area where they are not supposed to. For example in turnheads, waiting restrictions, junctions, parking permits.
  • Where it may cause an obstruction on a narrow road.
  • When a neighbour objects to a marking.
  • If you have applied for a marking but you do not own a vehicle.
  • If you have no vehicle, but receive frequent ambulance visits.
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Disabled parking markings on unadopted highways

  • These are not the responsibility of the council.
  • They have to be agreed and funded by the landowner.
  • Permission and approval should be sought from all the house holders and property owners who live on the unadopted street or road.
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