A Blue Badge is a parking permit that enables disabled people to get closer to their destination but there are strict rules on where holders can and cannot park

Blue Badges can be life-changing for those with disabilities or health conditions that affect their mobility, offering parking concessions and access to disabled bays

It can be frustrating to get back from a trip out to find you can't get parked outside your own home because someone else has beaten you to it

The issue is contentious and new figures have been published

Anyone who thinks they have been wrongly fined should act - this is how

Drivers in the UK could face fines for having too many cars on their private driveway

Instaead of being treated as a criminal offience, it is seen as a civil matter

A resident sought advice from police when a car was parked over their driveway - and received specific guidance on what to do, with councils also playing a key role in enforcement

People with driveways have been warned they could be breaking the law

Motorist hit with large fine after issue updating her number plate

Some authorities have taken action because the cars are bigger than the bays - others charge bigger vehicles more

It will depend on what you're driving

Many motorists are unaware of the Highway Code rule, risking fines of up to £80

The Government has announced new regulations and devolved power

The Department for Transport has responded to Parliamentary questions about Blue Badge eligibility for some people