Croydon Council has successfully prosecuted seven people for misusing Blue Badges, as part of our zero-tolerance approach, as it deprives disabled residents of vital access to parking.

The offenders have been ordered to pay nearly £6,000 in fines, court costs and a victim surcharge. All now have criminal records as a direct result of their actions.

Many occupations require those with a criminal record to resign their post.

The following cases were recently heard at Croydon Magistrates’ Court.

Shantana Hines of Loampit Vale, London, used a holder’s badge when they were not present. She was ordered to pay a total of £732.

Ngabo Bugimbi of White Lodge Close, Sutton, was caught using a badge not belonging to him when he went to pick something up from his place of work. He was ordered to pay a total of £1,040.

Hamid Ghani of Briar Avenue, London, was ordered to pay £1,180 for using a stolen badge.

Lavonica Latifat Steele Egbonwon of Cairo New Road, Croydon, was ordered to pay £440 after being caught using a Blue Badge that did not belong to her.

Paige Sheldon Gordon of Whitehorse Lane, Croydon, was ordered to pay £1,120 after the court found her guilty of using a counterfeit badge.

Aiaz Khan of Onslow Gardens, Wallington, pleaded guilty to using someone else’s Blue Badge and was ordered to pay £540.

Wellington Wilson of Warbank Crescent, Croydon, was caught using a stolen badge and was ordered to pay £760.

This zero-tolerance reflects Executive Mayor Jason Perry’s priority to tackle antisocial behaviour and protect genuine Blue Badge holders, who rely on accessible parking to lead independent lives.

This forms part of ongoing enforcement action against Blue Badge misuse, including the use of counterfeit or cancelled badges, badges belonging to a deceased person, and badges that have been lost or stolen—all of which are criminal offences.

Since May, the Council has challenged over 90 people, seized 32 cars, confiscated misused Blue Badges, and issued Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) as part of the crackdown.

The prosecutions will continue over the coming months with 20 more scheduled between now and March 2026.

Of the vehicles seized, 29 have been collected by their owners and three vehicles that were unclaimed have been crushed.

Where a vehicle has been seized, the cost of release is £360 per vehicle, plus £55 per day storage fees.

Blue Badge abuse is an expensive mistake. In many cases, offenders are attempting to avoid less than £10 in parking fees, only to face heavy fines, court costs, and a criminal conviction.

“These convictions show we are actively enforcing against those who abuse Blue Badges in Croydon. This behaviour takes advantage of residents with mobility issues, and it will not be tolerated. Anyone caught abusing the rules can expect firm action, significant financial penalties and a criminal conviction.

“I have been clear that we are taking a zero-tolerance approach to antisocial behaviour in Croydon. Residents want tougher action, and the Council is responding. These seven convictions will not be the last.”

Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon

Blue Badges must only be displayed if the holder is travelling in the vehicle, or if someone is collecting the badge holder or dropping them off and needs to park. Running errands for a Blue Badge holder who is not onboard and using the badge is classed as misuse.

Not all disabilities are visible. If you see someone you think may be misusing a badge, please do not confront them; instead, contact the Council via Love Clean Streets.