Apply for a School Streets virtual access pass

You'll need to upload one proof of address. This must be addressed to you and dated within the last 3 months.

This can be something like a:  

• utility bill 
• bank statement 
• Council Tax bill for the current financial year 
• mortgage or tenancy agreement  

If applying for your own vehicle you'll also need to upload the schedule or summary page of your current vehicle's insurance document. This must show:

• your name
• the vehicle registration number
• valid dates of insurance 

You can also apply on behalf of a carer visiting you. In this case we will give you a code to pass on to that person, and they can complete the evidence for the application.

You'll need to provide a letter from the business owner or manager, or other evidence to illustrate why you need access to the School Street during the restricted period. 

You'll need give us your Blue Badge number.

If applying for your own vehicle you'll also need to upload the schedule or summary page of your current vehicle's insurance document. This must show:

• your name
• the vehicle registration number
• valid dates of insurance 

You'll need to upload the schedule or summary page of your current vehicle's insurance document. This must show:

• your name
• the vehicle registration number
• valid dates of insurance 

You will also need to upload one of the following:

• a letter from a GP confirming that the person you care for requires care for a certain amount of time
• a copy of the back of a Brighton carer's card
• a copy of the front of a national carer's card 
• a signed letter from your employer giving details of the care you provide at an address within the school street zone, on letterheaded paper and dated within the last 3 months

If you do not hold the required information at the time of application, the council may contact you to request additional documents, clarification of details, or a supporting statement to confirm your eligibility for a School Street exemption. 

You'll need to upload the schedule or summary page of your current vehicle's insurance document. This must show:

• your name
• the vehicle registration number
• valid dates of insurance 

You'll also need to upload a letter showing name and address of medical practice, including a statement of need explaining why the practioner requires access to the School Street during the restricted period.

Taxis and other private-hire vehicles

Taxis and other private-hire vehicles will need to upload:

• a photo of your licence badge
• a copy of your licence document including vehicle registration number
• proof of booking that shows the school street address

You may be asked to supply additional documents, clarify details, or provide supporting statements.

Home-to-School transport vehicles

Home-to-School transport vehicles will need to upload a screenshot of the assignment.

You must also contact the Home to School team as soon as possible to report the cover driving assignment.

You'll need to upload evidence to illustrate why you need access to the School Street during the restricted period. For example:

• an email from the school to confirm a sick child needs collecting or the child has mobility support needs; or 
• a GP or hospital note confirming parent mobility limitation

If you need access to the street for any other reason, we will need you to provide suitable evidence to illustrate why you need access to the School Street during the restricted period. We will consider these on a case-by-case basis.