BRADFORD and Leeds have ranked inside the top 10 in the UK for the highest number of Blue Badge related fines in 2020, according to new research. Figures revealed the former sits seventh with a total of 3,109 (2,999 on-street and 110 off-street) penalty charge notices, while Leeds (4,573, 4,404 on-street and 169 off-street) is as high as third behind Manchester (5,799) and Milton Keyes (5,962). A Blue Badge is intended to help either passengers or drivers park close to their destination. The badge is intended for on-street parking only. Off-street car parks, such as those provided by shopping centres, hospitals or supermarkets are covered by separate rules. It is a criminal offence for the owner or anyone else to misuse the badge. Doing so could lead to a £1,000 fine and confiscation of the badge