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Good morning
Does anyone know if the UK disability badge can be used in Florida or if not is there an alternative people can apply for before their holiday.
Val
If you put Blue Badge into the search facility you will find past threads
steph_goodrum
26-01-2012, 13:28
No they can't be used any more. Why would they let people use them when it's another way to get money out of tourists:)
Lynn0756
26-01-2012, 14:17
I used mine in the theme park car parks in march/April 2011 and will use again when I go in dec 12
We didn't have any problem
But u can get a temp one from the sherriff office ibeileve just do web search that is the best way to find out for sure
Hope u have a great time I no we will ---------320 days till we back there
florida4sun
26-01-2012, 14:37
The parks will accept Blue Badges and it would be a very mean officer to ticket you on the street with one but to can happen. To be honest, mostly they are not required as parking is superb where ever you go. We had a full size, converted van with wheelchair lift and rarely used the disabled spots.
For the parks only use disabled parking if you are in a wheelchair, the walk is very long (much longer that regular parking, were can hop on a shuttle), with the exception of Hollywood Studious.
LiesaAnna
27-01-2012, 07:03
we used mine in september 2011, just make sure you put them visible! there was a time Blottie wrote on here about going to the tourism office and getting a permit to use whilst on holiday there but we didnt bother we just use mine and its never been a problem wherever its been used in Florida, x
steph_goodrum
27-01-2012, 09:34
we used mine in september 2011, just make sure you put them visible! there was a time Blottie wrote on here about going to the tourism office and getting a permit to use whilst on holiday there but we didnt bother we just use mine and its never been a problem wherever its been used in Florida, x
I've emailed the office for clarification since, as Martin says, there is ia a possibility that you could be fined (others on different forums have, so it could be a bit of a grey area. It may be a case of just because you haven't got a fine doesn't mean it is actully legal, looking at the statute it says that other States may use their own or if a Country has an Internationally recognised and reciprocity (which may have been introduced/validate since the piece was written.
Osceola office is very clear - you need a local/us placard...and I did see a ticket being issued to a vehicle showing our blue badge.
LiesaAnna
27-01-2012, 17:39
will make sure i sort mine for the next trip xx
jeansusrentals
14-03-2012, 22:41
Just found this topic - I applied directly to Osceola County - it was under the osceola.gov site. Completed the form on line, got a very nice e-mail back, phoned and paid $15 by credit card and recieved the temporary disabled card. This only was valid for 12 weeks. I sent the form in August, received it at the end of the month and used it when we were there and again in November. I re-applied - no money this time - for our stay in January - they sent a new one to me within days. The application is only valid for a year - so I'll need to do it all over again before we go back out in September - but I would rather pay $15 than get a $$$ fine!
Jean
kerrigan
15-03-2012, 22:05
We called in at Polk County Police Station & were told by a police officer our Blue BADGE would be honoured. We got him to write his name & rank on paper & we leave that in with the badge. To date we've never had any trouble, but then we've never been challenged, either.
Hazel.
steph_goodrum
16-03-2012, 05:59
It may vary from County to County as to local rules so depending on where you are staying and travelling it will be worth checking before you go.
LiesaAnna
19-03-2012, 07:15
its not worth the worry really is it? cheap enough to sort it thanks for bringing this up to those of us who need to use them
Liesa,
You are so right - imagine the "damper" being challenged, never mind any action, would put on your holiday. The law is the law and getting away with something does not make it ok.
Hi we r going to Florida Orlando, its too late for us to get one, I cant do anything until we wait to see if I will get my blue badge in our country in the 1st place, I have just received the highest rate of mobility, so chuffed. I am 45 this August and my treat is to come to my magical place, so wave in the air everyone, we are coming over on 22nd august, doesn't matter what time I arrive, I want to see them hands in the air for my birthday that would make my day thanks guys love debs