Appeal a parking fine if you were parked on-street without clearly displaying a valid pay and display ticket
There are some scenarios where appealing your parking fine (also known as a Parking Charge Notice or PCN) could be successful and some where you should consider paying instead.
Where it's unlikely an appeal would be successful
If you were parked on street without clearly displaying a valid pay and display ticket, you will be liable to pay the PCN even if:
- you had gone to get change at the time the PCN was issued
- you were not given 5 or 10 minutes to get the ticket (a grace period of 5/10 minutes is given after your parking runs out, not before you buy a pay and display ticket)
- the machine was not working and you didn't try other options available to you (ie mobile payment or using another working machine on site)
- you have a care permit or are a health worker
Where your appeal may be successful
Appealing the PCN does not guarantee the PCN will be cancelled. Each case is reviewed individually on its own merit and in consideration of the circumstances.