Paying a PCN

Paying a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) issued by a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO)

  • The Date of the offence is day 1.
  • The council should receive a payment by day 28 otherwise it may issue a Notice to Owner.

50% Discount Payment will be accepted if received by day 14.
Acceptance of Discount Payment after day 14 is at the council’s discretion.

Paying a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) issued by Post 

  • The Date of the offence is day 1
  • The council should receive a written challenge to the PCN by day 28 but ideally day 14.

50% Discount Payment will be accepted if received by day 14 (day 21 for offences detected on camera).
Acceptance of Discount Payment after day 14 / day 21 is at the council’s discretion.

In Both Cases:

Some people who receive a PCN will not be able to respond to it in time. If this happens for any reason you should inform the council immediately.

If you do nothing, the council may enforce payment as debt recovery through the County Court.

Read about how to appeal against Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Click here to find local authority/ council’s parking information including how to pay a PCN fine to the Council.