Norfolk County Council (NCC) secured 64 convictions in 2024 against people who abused the permits.

People risk fines of up to nearly £2,000 for breaking the rules, while those parking in disabled bays without being allowed to do so could be charged a fixed penalty notice of up to £100.

A spokesman for NCC warns that displaying the permits unlawfully "has real consequences" and risks people with disabilities being unable to park safely.

A sign warning drivers about parking space restrictions (Image: Newsquest)

BADGE ABUSE

County Hall issues around 15,000 blue badges - a scheme that ensures people who need disabled parking spaces are able to use them.

It employs dedicated blue badge investigators to pursue those who abuse the system.

A spokesman said: "Like all legal matters, ensuring offences can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt is time-consuming.

"However, to date, we've secured 64 convictions, with over £38,000 in fines issued in 2024 alone.

"While offending isn’t rising, we want to send a clear message: misuse has real........

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