| Officers told The Evening Telegraph today that they were aware of increasing abuses in the area, and are determined to take action.
During the operation later this week, officers will be working with city centre parking attendants.
They will also be handing out crime prevention advice to motorists seen to be leaving valuables in view in their vehicles.
Anyone caught illegally using a blue badge — potentially inconveniencing legitimate users — could be hit with its withdrawal by the authorities.
A Tayside Police spokesperson said, “It has become more apparent that people are abusing blue badges.
“That can be, for example, using a blue badge when the disabled person is not in the car, altering the badge or using a badge when it is out of date.
“They are intended for disabled people, and should not be abused under any circumstances.”
Research has shown that up to a third of Britain’s two million disabled car badges are being used fraudulently by able-bodied people wanting preferential car parking spaces.
The blue badges allow holders to park on double yellow lines, in supermarket disabled bays and for free, in pay-and-display car parks.
Charities have already called on the government to take action, as they say the scheme is being brought into disrepute.
From January 1 last year, police officers, traffic wardens and local authority parking attendants have had the power to inspect blue badges being displayed on motor vehicles. |
