Yes, you can park in residents’ parking with a Blue Badge, but only for up to three hours and only where signs don’t say otherwise. It’s a gift that keeps on giving—if you use it wisely. Display your badge, set your clock, and read every sign. Do that, and you’ll park like a pro.
Remember: the Blue Badge is a tool for independence, not a magic wand. You still have to respect the rules of the road (and the pavement). But when you get that space, do a little victory wiggle in your seat—you’ve earned it. Now go park, and don’t let the ticket trolls win.