More infoA Middlesbrough councillor has slammed the abuse of disabled parking bays, saying the 'unacceptable' practice must stop. There are currently 73 dedicated disabled bays in Middlesbrough Council-operated town centre car parks, and 65 on-street bays. He says he has encountered abuse of disabled parking provision at hospitals, supermarkets and Council car parks. Councillor Peter Gavigan, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive Member for Environment & Sustainability, said: “Disabled parking bays are there for those who really need them, and to abuse them is simply unacceptable. We are determined to stamp this out, and those tempted to break the law can expect to receive a penalty charge notice.”For more information on the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme visit Disabled parking (Blue Badges).