Appeal a fine for moving traffic offences
About moving traffic offences
We have the power to issue fines to vehicles that break moving traffic restrictions for example:
- driving in a bus lane
- taking a restricted turn, for example; turning right at a left-only junction
- stopping in a hatched box
Appeals
If you believe your penalty charge notice (PCN) for a moving traffic offence was wrongly issued, you can appeal it.
Appeals must be received in writing, either online or by post.
An appeal can be made by the registered keeper of the vehicle.
For parking fines, view appeal a parking fine instead.
Web code
When you appeal online, you'll be asked to enter your 'web code' (this is 8 characters long and listed on the Notice to Owner document).
View an example of where to find the web code on the document you're sent PDF, 398KB.
Make an appeal
Do not pay a PCN if you plan to appeal.
When you pay a parking fine, you accept that:
- the PCN was issued correctly
- you owe us money for breaking (contravening) parking regulations
You can also send your appeal in writing to Buckinghamshire Parking Services, PO Box 3584, Chippenham SN15 9EF.
Further information
Find out more about appeals.
We aim to respond within 28 days from when we receive the appeal. We will post our response to you in writing.
If we accept your appeal
If we accept your appeal, the case will be closed and you will not need to pay the parking fine.
If we reject your appeal
If we reject your appeal, we will send the owner of the vehicle a 'notice of rejection'.
This letter will include:
- instructions on how to pay the PCN
- information on how to appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal
If we reject your appeal and you made it within the 21 day discount period, you may be given another 21 days to pay the fine at the discounted rate.
We will also tell you why we rejected your appeal and give advice on how to appeal with the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
Their decision is final. If your appeal is rejected by them, we will send you a letter confirming the decision and the options available to you.
If your appeal is not accepted and you do not pay the charge, we are able to register the debt with the Traffic Enforcement Centre at Northampton County Court. If payment is still not made, the debt could be transferred to an enforcement agent, also known as a bailiff. An Enforcement Agent is able to add their costs to the amount due.
If you lose your PCN fine reference number, contact us and tell us:
- your vehicle registration number (also known as a number plate, licence number or licence plate)
- the date the PCN was issued
- details on where you were parked when the PCN was issued