From 1 October 2026, distinguished honorary blood donors and transplant donors will be able to park for free in the Paid Parking Zone in Łódź.
City councillors adopted a resolution introducing a zero-rate parking permit fee for this group of people.
Who can benefit from the relief?
Free parking is available to people who hold:
- a Distinguished Honorary Blood Donor of the First Degree card (women who have donated 15 litres of blood, men who have donated 18 litres),
- a Distinguished Transplant Donor card.
An additional condition: the person must pay income tax in Łódź.
The permit covers one designated vehicle and is valid for two years. After that period, a new application will need to be submitted.
How to get a free permit?
The document can be obtained:
- online – through the city’s e-shop of the Paid Parking Zone,
- in person at the Roads and Transport Authority (ZDiT) office at 36 Tuwima Street.
Context
The draft resolution came from the community of motorised residents of Łódź and gained the support of city authorities. Deputy Mayor Tomasz Piotrowski stressed that it is a way of honouring people who regularly donate blood and save the lives of others.
The new rules take effect on 1 October 2026.
