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Under consideration PE2140: Introduce a parking badge for pregnant women

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to introduce a new parking badge to assist women being able to get in and out their cars while they are pregnant, and for the initial months after their pregnancy.

Background information

Too often pregnant women can return to a car park and find that the person that has parked next to them on the driver’s side has parked uncomfortably close, making it a challenge for them to get into their car.

I believe that the Scottish Government should provide pregnant women with parking passes that last until a few months after their pregnancy. This would allow the woman time to recover and get used to having a child in the car, providing them with both peace of mind and ease of use in this very stressful time.

  • Created by James Bruce
  • Considered from 20 January 2025
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