Appeal a parking fine

If you believe a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) was issued incorrectly, you can appeal.

How to appeal

Appeal against a fine

Include the following in your appeal:

• PCN number
• vehicle registration
• your name and address
• any supporting evidence

What happens next

Step 1: informal appeal

We will review your appeal and any evidence you provide. If you appeal within 14 days of the PCN being issued, and your appeal is unsuccessful, you will still be offered the discounted payment rate for another 14 days.

Step 2: Notice to Owner

If your informal appeal is rejected, we will send a Notice to Owner to the registered keeper that the PCN has been issued and offering a further opportunity for a representation to be submitted. They can either pay the fine or submit a formal representation.

Step 3: Independent adjudicator

If the formal representation is rejected, we will issue a Notice of Rejection. You can then appeal to an independent adjudicator. The adjudicator's decision is binding on both parties, this means that there is no further appeal after this.

For legal reasons, a case cannot be referred to the adjudicator until a formal Notice of Rejection has been issued by us. The notice will explain how to contact the independent adjudicator.