I’ve racked up £3,000 in PCNs on the school run despite my blue badge

<p>Temporary permits for courtesy cars issued by insurer after accident not enough to stop Newham council issuing penalties</p><p><strong>I</strong> <strong>have been sent 19 penalty charge notices (PCNs) by Newham </strong><strong>council for driving into a restricted </strong><strong><a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/healthy-school-streets">healthy </a></strong><strong><a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/healthy-school-streets">school </a></strong><strong><a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/healthy-school-streets">streets</a> zone</strong><strong> despite the fact I hold a </strong><strong>blue </strong><strong>badge access permit to drop and collect my children at school.</strong></p><p><strong>The problems began when I had a car accident. My insurer issued me with three successive courtesy cars while mine was out of action. I therefore </strong><strong>bought courtesy permits for each vehicle so I could continue driving into the zone. I have a disability and I am dependent on my car.</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/sep/24/ive-racked-up-3000-in-pcns-on-the-school-run-despite-my-blue-badge">Continue reading...</a>