Fifteen motorists have been fined almost £8,000 after they were caught taking advantage of Blue Badges they were not entitled to in Bromley.

In twelve of the cases, the drivers were prosecuted for using cancelled Blue Badges.

In two of the twelve cases the badges had been reported as lost, in four cases they had been reported as stolen and in six of the cases, the drivers had displayed the badge after the holder had passed away.

In the other three cases, the vehicle owners were prosecuted for “failing to provide information relating to the identification of a driver” after misuse incidents.

Councillor Angela Page, executive councillor for public protection and enforcement, said: “Most of these prosecutions could have been avoided if the Blue Badges had been returned to the council who had issued the Blue Badge.

“I cannot stress strongly enough that any Blue Badge that is no longer needed must be returned - this includes lost and expired badges and those belonging to relatives who have passed away.

“By returning these badges, you’ll be helping us to tackle abuse of the scheme, so please do not delay.

“We will continue to prosecute motorists who do abuse the Blue Badge scheme.

“Not only to protect the integrity of the scheme but to ensure genuine users are not denied the ability to park according to their needs.”

To qualify for a Blue Badge, which allows priority parking, a person must have a permanent and substantial disability that causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking.

They come with conditions, such as that holders must never allow friends or relatives to use the badge to run an errand on their behalf.

Here are the fifteen motorists that were fined £7,713 in total:

Mr Naa Andrews of Winchfield Road, Sydenham, was proved guilty in his absence at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 7, 2022.

He was fined £440 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £44 - total £834.

Ms Kathleen Webb of Alexandra Road, Biggin Hill, pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 7, 2022.

She was fined £200 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 - total £584.

Mr Abid Chowdhury of Harewood Gardens, Sanderstead, was proved guilty in his absence at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 7, 2022.

He was fined £440 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £44 - total £834.

Mr Reece Robinson of Croham Mount, Croydon, pleaded guilty at his hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 7, 2022.

He was fined £266 and ordered to pay costs of £100 and a surcharge of £34 - total £400.

Mr Kourosh Aminazam of Haverstock Hill, Belsize Park, pleaded guilty by post ahead of his hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 14, 2022.

He was fined £146 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 - total £530.

Ms Suzanne Gale of Elder Oak Close, Anerley, pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 14, 2022.

She was fined £230 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 - total £614.

Ms Eleanor Grant of Pool Court, Catford, pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 22, 2022.

She was fined £40 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £34 - total £424.

Ms Chelsea Maffia of Kent House Road, Beckenham, pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 22, 2022.

She was discharged conditionally for six months and ordered to pay costs of £100 and a surcharge of £22 - total £122.

Mr John Smith of Cumbrian Gardens, Cricklewood, was proved guilty in his absence at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 22, 2022.

He was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £279 and a surcharge of £34 - total £533.

Mr Tagbo Umenyilora of Netherlands Road, New Barnet, was proved guilty in his absence at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on February 22, 2022.

He was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £279 and a surcharge of £34 - total £533.

Mrs Susan Arnold of Watcombe Road, South Norwood, pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on March 1, 2022.

She was fined £100 and ordered to pay costs of £85 and a surcharge of £34 - total £219.

Mrs Ebru Saltan of Davidson Road, Croydon, pleaded guilty by post ahead of her hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on March 1, 2022.

She was fined £100 and ordered to pay costs of £85 and a surcharge of £34 - total £219.

Mr Danny Smith of Gibbs Square, Upper Norwood, pleaded guilty by post ahead of his hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on March 1, 2022.

He was fined £80 and ordered to pay costs of £85 and a surcharge of £34 - total £199.

Mr Yousef Faky of Mint Close, Hillingdon, was proved guilty in his absence at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on March 7, 2022.

He was fined £440 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge £44 - total £834.

Miss Lara Ekundayo of Lovelinch Close, Lewisham, was proved guilty in her absence at a hearing at Bexley Magistrates Court on March 7, 2022.

She was fined £440 and ordered to pay costs of £350 and a surcharge of £44 - total £834.

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