Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS)

If you have a medical condition or disability that affects your mobility or vision, you may be eligible for a Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS) permit. 

The permit lets you park in disability parking spaces. You can also park at no charge and for longer time periods in some parking areas.

There are 2 types of permits issued by Transport for NSW (TfNSW): 

  • individual (blue card) – issued for 5 years if you have a permanent disability 

  • temporary (red card) – issued for up to 6 months if you have a temporary disability.

You may be eligible to apply for, replace or renew online if:

  • you have a photo exemption, or

  • TfNSW has your photo on file (for example, driver licence photo). The photo must have been taken within 10.5 years of when your new permit will expire.

You'll need to visit a service centre if any of the following applies: 

  • you need your application processed straight away

  • you do not have a TfNSW customer number

  • the photo on file with TfNSW is too old, or you're unsure how old it is

  • there is no photo on file, and you do not have an exemption.

You may be eligible for a permit if any of the following applies: 

  • you cannot walk because of permanent or temporary loss of use of one or both legs, or other permanent medical or physical condition 

  • your physical condition is detrimentally affected as a result of walking 100 metres

  • you need to use crutches, a walking frame, callipers, scooter, wheelchair or other similar mobility aid

  • you are permanently blind.

For more information on the application process please visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-replace-or-renew-a-mobility-parking-scheme-permit-individual

Transport/Travel SupportCristy Houghton