In February 2004 the Council changed its car parking policy in relation to disabled drivers and now all citizens are required to pay when parking in South Hams car parks. The Council understands that being disabled means it can take longer to undertake tasks such as shopping and visiting attractions, but after extensive benchmarking with other local authorities and consultation with a number of disabled action groups it was agreed that being disabled doesn't necessarily mean you are unable to pay the standard fees. However, the new policy does allow blue badge holders to have an extra hour over and above the parking time purchased.
A new voucher scheme has also been introduced which allows disabled customers the convenience of not visiting the pay and display meters in our car parks. 30 minute and hourly pre-payment vouchers are now available from South Hams District Council at our Follaton House offices.
- £4.00 - 20 x 30 minute vouchers
- £12.00 - 20 x hourly vouchers
The Council has also introduced a 25% discount for disabled drivers on Residents and Commuter parking permits.
Drivers who hold 'Disabled Tax Exempt Road Fund Discs' are entitled to 3 hours free car parking in all our car parks.
Season Ticket Permits
Disabled blue badge holders are entitled to a 25% discount on the price of a season ticket (please see the attached form for details).
