Not parked correctly within the markings of the bay or space

Grounds that usually beat a code 24 PCN

• The signs or road markings were missing, faded, obscured or did not comply with the regulations.
• The restriction was not in force at the time on the PCN (check the hours on the nearest plate).
• You were loading, unloading or setting down a passenger where that is permitted.
• A valid permit, ticket, session or Blue Badge covered the stay but was not seen.
• The statutory 10-minute grace period after paid or permitted time had not expired.
• The PCN details are wrong: registration, location, time or code.

How to challenge it

Council PCNs follow the statutory route: an informal challenge within the discount period for windscreen notices, formal representations within 28 days of the Notice to Owner, then a free appeal to London Tribunals or the Traffic Penalty Tribunal within 28 days of any rejection. Photographs of the location, signs and markings from the driver's viewpoint are the evidence that wins. Use the deadline calculator to see your dates.