Parking PCN left on your vehicle
If you get a parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) on your vehicle or handed to you, it means you have been given a fine for a parking violation.
This is called a direct issue PCN because it is given at the time of the offence.
What you can do
You have 28 days to either:
- pay the PCN - you will get a 50% discount if you pay within 14 days
- challenge the PCN - you can send an informal challenge if you think the PCN was issued by mistake
If your challenge is accepted
If your challenge is successful, the PCN will be cancelled. You will not have to pay.
If your challenge is rejected
If your challenge is rejected, you can:
- pay the PCN - if you challenged it within the discount period, you will still be able to pay the reduced amount
- wait for a Notice to Owner - this will be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle. You can then make a formal appeal
Page last updated: 18 September 2025
