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« on: July 25, 2022, 12:19:34 »

I thought hard whether or not to post this - but "other ways to travel" does include by car, and the car is especially useful at times to those who are less able to use public transport.

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Disabled drivers are being warned that their blue badges may not be accepted in popular European holiday destinations this summer due to Brexit. Ministers are negotiating the status of the badges - which were recognised when the UK (United Kingdom) was in the EU» (European Union - about) - with 11 nations.

France, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are among those "undecided" on recognising the discs, which help people park closer to a destination.

The AA said keeping blue badge users in "limbo" was "simply unacceptable".

Bulgaria, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Romania and Slovenia are also undecided on the issue, but all other EU nations accept UK badges. The government website tells badge-holders to check with the embassy of their destination country for the latest guidance. But the AA said most embassies were unable to provide them with any assurances or advice.


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