Appeal a parking fine if you were parked in a car park after the expiry of a 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 are parked in a car park after the expiry of a pay and display ticket, you will be liable to pay the PCN even if:

  • the machine didn't accept all your money (it is your responsibility to check that your money has been accepted before printing the ticket)
  • you have a blue badge (unless stated on the parking charge tariff, you still need to pay for a pay and display or discounted season ticket (view the car park page to see the tariffs)
  • you didn't realise your ticket had expired (you are given a 10 minute grace period after expiry)
  • you were loading or unloading

You can pay your PCN online.

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.