Woman convicted for stolen Blue Badge in Haringey

She was ordered to pay £2,104, sentenced to twelve months community order, 15 days community activity as well as adhering to a tag which limits her to a curfew for two months

A woman from Haringey has been convicted after stealing a Blue Badge to avoid parking fees.

After pleading guilty, the resident was ordered to pay a total of £2,104 and sentenced to twelve months community order, 15 days community activity as well as adhering to a tag which limits her to a curfew for two months.

A council offer initially reported the Blue Badge being used by the woman multiple times before an immediate penalty charge notice (PCN) was issued.

The hearing took place at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court.

Seema Chandwani, cabinet member for resident services and tackling inequality, said: “The misuse of Blue Badge fraud will not be tolerated in our borough. Legitimate owners of these badges deserve their eligible benefits, yet these rights are unjustly stripped away when badges are stolen.

“Whilst this is a huge inconvenience to their everyday lives, most importantly it robs them of their independence until a replacement badge is obtained. We have worked really closely with our disabled residents who have co-produced our Disabled Parking Enforcement Policy to help crack down on Blue Badge fraud in the borough and we will do everything we can to protect them.

“As shown with this case, legal action will be taken, and consequences will be given. We’re committed to minimising badge theft and implementing measures to prevent the misuse of Blue Badges. This marks another stride toward achieving a fairer Haringey.”

In 2023, a total of 244 Blue Badges were seized due to fraudulent use.

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