Guilty verdicts for Blue Badge misuse incidents have led to the prosecution of fifteen more motorists and the issue of fines totalling £8,190. 

Eleven of the cases involved vehicle drivers who were found guilty of displaying Blue Badges in the following circumstances: eight of the badges used had previously been cancelled when reported stolen, one had been reported as lost, one had been displayed after the badge holder had passed away and one was displayed in the absence of the badge holder.

Four of the cases involved vehicle owners who were prosecuted under section 17 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1972 for failing to provide information relating to the identification of a driver after a suspected Blue Badge misuse incident.  Three of these cases involved the use of stolen badges and one involved the display of a badge after the holder had passed away.

In all fifteen cases, the badges were used to take advantage of parking concessions that the drivers were not entitled to.  As set out in the Blue Badge scheme’s eligibility criteria, only individuals who have a physical or non-physical disability affecting their mobility are eligible for a Blue Badge and can benefit from the parking concessions available under the scheme.  The scheme rules clearly indicate that a Blue Badge should only be displayed for the benefit of the holder to help them park within a manageable distance of their destination.

Councillor Angela Page, Executive Councillor for Public Protection and Enforcement, said, “We are determined to protect the integrity of the Blue Badge scheme, not just for badge holders but other motorists as well. If you are tempted to misuse a Blue Badge in our Borough, think again as we are actively targeting Blue Badge misuse and prosecution will follow. Our officers have the means to check the validity of badges instantly and if they come across a cancelled badge on display, the matter will be thoroughly investigated with steps taken to prosecute without exception.  If you have a Blue Badge in your possession whereas relative has passed away or that is no longer required or has been found, please do the right thing and return it to the issuing authority as shown on the badge.”

Stolen Blue Badges were displayed by Mr Burak Aram of Homesdale Road, Bromley, Miss Elmas Gok of Notley Street, Camberwell, Miss Marlize Williams of Manor Park, Lewisham, Mr Xiongbing He of Thornet Wood Road, Bromley, Mr Curtis Igori of Hillcrest Close, Lewisham, Mr Asif Patel of Banks Way, Newham, Mr Markell Smith of Sangley Road, South Norwood and Miss Chelsey Stewart of Fell Road, Croydon.

Mr Osman Zinnureyin of Bromley Lane, Chislehurst, was guilty of displaying a Blue Badge that had previously been cancelled when reported as lost.

Mrs Dammany Khadija of Gunnell Close, Croydon, was guilty of displaying a Blue Badge after the holder had passed away.

Miss Mohadeseh Jaberi of Arnold Avenue, Sheffield, was guilty of displaying a Blue Badge in the absence of the holder.

Four vehicle owners, Mr Mosstpha Ozcafer of Hannen Road, West Norwood, Mr Tyrell Henry of Canonbie Road, Lewisham, Miss Kelly Rosales of Grange Walk, Bermondsey, and Miss Katie Christian of Longheath Gardens, Croydon, were found guilty of failing to provide information relating to the identification of the person driving their vehicle when a suspected misuse incident occurred.  Stolen Blue Badges were used in the cases associated with Mr Ozcafer, Mr Henry and Miss Rosales.  In the case associated with Miss Christian, a Blue Badge was displayed after the holder had passed away.

The Blue Badges associated with all fifteen incidents were issued by local authorities outside of Bromley and only three of the cases involved Bromley residents.

More than 45 prosecutions have taken place for similar Blue Badge misuse related offences in Bromley during the last year.  Full details about the Blue Badge scheme rules and avoiding misuse are available on our website. 

A Blue Badge must be returned to the issuing authority shown on the front of the badge in any of the following circumstances; the badge has expired, the holder’s medical condition/mobility improves and they are no longer eligible, a replacement has been issued for a lost or stolen badge and the original is found, the badge is damaged or illegible, the holder no longer needs the badge because they are confined to the house, or the holder has passed away.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Anyone who suspects that a blue badge is being used for the benefit of a person who is not the badge holder can report their concerns at: www.bromley.gov.uk/reportbluebadge.

ENDS

Editor’s notes

  1. Mr Burak Aram of Homesdale Road, Bromley, pleaded guilty by post ahead of his hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 07/03/22.  He was fined £40 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 - total £424.
  2. Mr Osman Zinnureyin of Bromley Lane, Chislehurst, pleaded guilty by post ahead of his hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 07/03/22.  He was fined £80 and ordered to pay costs of £100 and a surcharge of £34 - total £214.
  3. Miss Elmas Gok, of Notley Street, Camberwell,   pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 07/03/22.  She was fined £80 and ordered to pay costs of £100 and a surcharge of £34 - total £214.
  4. Mr Mosstpha Ozcafer of Hannen Road, West Norwood, was proved guilty at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 14/03/22.   He was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs £300 and a surcharge of £34 - total £554.
  5. Mrs Dammany Khadija of Gunnell Close, Croydon, pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 21/03/22.  She was fined £500 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge £50 - total £900.
  6. Miss Marlize Williams of Manor Park, Lewisham, pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 11/04/22.  She was fined £100 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge £34 - total £484.
  7. Mr Tyrell Henry of Canonbie Road, Lewisham, was proved guilty at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 25/04/22.  He was fined £440 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge £34 - total £824.
  8. Mr Xiongbing He of Thornet Wood Road, Bromley, pleaded guilty by post ahead of his hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 25/04/22.  He was fined £1,100 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 – total £1,484.
  9. Mr Curtis Igori of Hillcrest Close, Lewisham, was proved guilty at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 16/05/22.  He was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 - total £604.
  10. Miss Kelly Rosales of Grange Walk, Bermondsey, was proved guilty at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 16/05/22.  She was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £300 and a surcharge £34 - total £554.
  11. Mr Asif Patel     of Banks Way, Newham, was proved guilty at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 16/05/22.  He was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 - total £604.
  12. Miss Katie Christian of Longheath Gardens, Croydon, was proved guilty at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 26/05/22.  She was fined £40 and ordered to pay costs of £100 and a surcharge of £34 – total £174.
  13. Mr Markell Smith of Sangley Road, South Norwood, pleaded guilty by post ahead of his hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 26/05/22.  He was fined £134 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 – total £518.
  14. Miss Chelsey Stewart of Fell Road, Croydon, was proved guilty at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 26/05/22.  She was fined £40 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 – total £424.
  15. Miss Mohadeseh Jaberi of Arnold Avenue, Sheffield, pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on 20/06/22.  She was fined £80 and ordered to pay costs of £100 and a surcharge of £34 – total £214.

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Published: 30th June 2022