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The Blue Badge map on mobile
Use the Blue Badge map on mobile to find Blue Badge parking bays, accessible toilets, petrol stations with ServiceCall and local parking rules. Watch the video for a short introduction to the service.
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About the Blue Badge map on mobile
Watch the video
Watch the full four-minute video about the map, featuring comedy actors Paul Henshall and Mark Benton
You can use the Blue Badge map on mobile to find:
- Blue Badge parking bays in over 100 towns and cities across the UK
- public toilets with accessibility information in over 100 towns and cities across the UK
- petrol stations and their service facilities on major routes in the UK
- local council parking rules across the UK
How to use the map on mobile
You need a mobile phone with which you can access the internet.
Text BLUE to 83377. All you pay is the price of a normal text message - messages you receive from Directgov are free.
You will get two messages:
- one message is a confirmation that your text was received
- the other message has a link to the Blue Badge map service, together with brief instructions on how to use it
Follow the instructions to find Blue Badge parking bays, accessible toilets, petrol stations and local council parking rules.
Never use your mobile phone while driving. Always stop in a safe place and switch off the engine before using your mobile phone.
Other mobile services from Directgov
Use your internet-enabled mobile phone to access other services from Directgov, for example looking up travel information or searching for a job.
