Oh dear, have just been awarded a Penalty Notice for parking in a disabled person's parking space without displaying a valid blue badge. Didn't realise that the badge expired on 4th September, too busy peeling grapes and painting my fingernails. I suppose I could 'pay up and look good', or maybe try a grovelly letter first. Trouble is, there are no reminders when the blue badge needs renewing, unlike TV licences, tax discs etc. Thing is, we are entitled to a badge permanently, and were not trying to get out of paying car park fees, which I naturally do when my husband isn't with me. £70 for taking my eyes off the ball seems a bit harsh!
