Challenge a PCN

If you wish to challenge a penalty charge notice (PCN) you must select one of the contravention codes below. 

The code will be printed on your PCN. 

The contravention code shows the reason you’ve received a PCN.

This is not a comprehensive list of codes. If your contravention code is not shown you can still challenge the PCN here. You must provide evidence to support why you believe you should not have received a PCN. We review each case. Please note, you are not guaranteed to have your PCN cancelled.

Challenge the PCN

• 01 – Parking on single or double yellow lines
• 02 – Parking or loading where a loading ban is in force
• 05 – Parked after the expiry of a pay and display ticket
• 12 – Parking without paying or without clearly displaying the relevant item (such as a permit or Pay & Display ticket) in a resident zone
• 16 – Parked in a permit space or zone
• 19 – Parking in a residents’ bay or zone with an invalid or expired permit
• 25 – Parked in a loading place or bay during restricted hours without loading
• 30 – Parking for longer than the allowed time in a limited waiting bay
• 34J – Driving down a bus lane
• 40 – Parked in a designated disabled persons’ parking place without a Blue Badge
• 45 – Stopped in a taxi rank
• 46 – Parked on clearway
• 46J – Red route or clearway
• 48 – Stopped in a restricted area outside of a school
• 49 – Parked on a cycle track
• 62 – Parked with one or more wheels on a footpath
• 81 – Parked in a restricted area in a car park
• 82 – Parked after the expiry of a pay and display ticket (car park)
• 83 – Parked without clearly displaying a valid pay and display ticket (car park)
• 87 – Parked in a designated disabled persons’ parking place without a Blue Badge (car park)
• 99 – Stopped on a crossing area marked by zigzags

When submitting your challenge, you must provide copies of any supporting evidence. You will also need to fully explain your reason for challenging the PCN. If your challenge or representation has been made within the discount period, this will still be re-offered if your case is rejected (subject to the outcome of your representation).

You will need to quote:

• the PCN number (RG xxxx xxxx)
• the vehicle registration number
• your address
• your telephone or mobile number