Nottingham Post commented Rise in disabled blue badges being used illegally - often by...

The number of disabled blue badges being used illegally by friends and family has rocketed over the last year, figures released to the Post have revealed.Almost 150 people were caught using a blue badge belonging to a friend or relative last year - compared to 84 people the previous year.The badges allow disabled people to park for free in car parks or on streets in the city.Read more: Death of man found in canal 'not suspicious'Marcus Hall, compliance and fraud officer for Nottingham community.