Blue Badge Holder Exemption
We have identified a technical issue with the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Exemption System which may have caused Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to be incorrectly issued on 28 November 2025 and 5 December 2025.
If you received a PCN for a LEZ contravention on either of these dates and had a valid exemption registered through the LEZ exemption System, you will not be required to pay the charge, Please note, you will still be required to appeal the PCN with the issuing local authority.
To correct this issue, we have launched a fast track appeals process for PCNs issued on these dates to Blue Badge exempt vehicles. To appeal the PCN, please contact the issuing local authority directly and confirm the following details:
- PCN Number
- Vehicle Registration Mark (Licence Plate)
- Date of Contravention
Contact details for the issuing local authority will be displayed on the PCN.
We apologise for any inconvenienced caused and thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
Air Quality Team
Transport Scotland
If your vehicle is already compliant, you do not need to register for a Blue Badge Exemption. Check if your vehicle is already compliant using our vehicle checker.
There are several exemptions which cover vehicles being used for the purposes of disabled persons, as outlined in the following circumstances:
- A vehicle carrying a Blue Badge holder, including:
- A vehicle being driven by any person who is in receipt of a Blue Badge.
- A passenger in the vehicle who has been issued with a Blue Badge.
- A vehicle being driven with a Blue Badge which has been issued to an organisation.
- A vehicle registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class.
- A vehicle receiving a reduction in annual rate of vehicle excise duty because the vehicle is being used by a disabled person in receipt of personal independence payment at the standard rate.
Register for Blue Badge holder exemption
If you are a Blue Badge holder, and the vehicle you are travelling in is non-compliant and does not have disabled vehicle/disabled passenger vehicle tax class, then you will need to register for an exemption on or before the day of travel to the LEZ.
Blue Badge holders can register vehicles for either Long Term or One Day exemptions which will apply to all LEZs in Scotland. Exemptions can be registered for up to seven days in advance of travel and before midnight on the same day of travel.
Long Term Exemption
You can register a vehicle for a Long Term Exemption, provided the vehicle is registered to your home address. The Long Term Exemption will remain active for as long as the Blue Badge is valid unless otherwise updated on your account.
One Day Exemptions
You can also register for One Day Exemptions for up to two vehicles you are travelling in that day. One day exemptions can be made up to seven days before travelling.
Organisational Blue Badges
Organisations with Blue Badges can also now register their Scottish LEZ Blue Badge Exemption System Accounts online. Organisations should register all the Blue Badges they hold on a single account. The number of Blue Badges held by the organisation will entitle them to that number of One Day Exemptions to be active on a single day.
Help Guide
Check out our Help Guide and Video Guide for registering your Blue Badge Exemption online.
Struggling to register for blue badge holder exemption online?
If you are unable to register online or you require further assistance in registering your blue badge holder exemption, please click here.