48 – Stopped in a restricted area outside of a school

If you wish to challenge this penalty charge notice (PCN) you must select one of the reasons below.

I was loading or unloading

You are not allowed to load or unload goods whilst stopping on yellow zig-zag school markings.

You are liable for the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

If you pay your PCN within 14 days of the date of your ticket, you pay the lower amount shown on your ticket or letter. If you pay after 14 days, you pay double that amount.

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I was not causing an obstruction

No stopping or waiting is permitted on school zig-zags, as they must be kept clear during restriction times

You are liable for the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

If you pay your PCN within 14 days of the date of your ticket, you pay the lower amount shown on your ticket or letter. If you pay after 14 days, you pay the original penalty charge on the notice.

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I had a medical emergency

If you were involved in a medical emergency, we may consider your challenge.

You will need to upload a document that provides further evidence of the emergency you were involved in for you or the passenger.

Be aware that you are not guaranteed to have your Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) cancelled as each case is reviewed individually.

Challenge the PCN

Alternatively, if you pay your PCN within 14 days of the date of your ticket, you pay the lower amount shown on your ticket or letter. If you pay after the 14 days, you pay double that amount.

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I have been issued 2 PCNs

We may consider your challenge if both Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) were:

  • issued on the same day
  • issued on the same street
  • issued under the same contravention

You will need to provide:

  • your vehicle registration number
  • RG reference number printed on the PCN which was issued the second time

Be aware that you are not guaranteed to have your PCN cancelled as each case is reviewed individually.

Challenge the PCN

Alternatively, if you pay your PCN within 14 days of the date of your ticket, you pay the lower amount shown on your ticket or letter. If you pay after the 14 days, you pay double that amount.

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My vehicle has been cloned

If you think that your vehicle has been cloned, you must report this to the police as soon as possible.

We may consider your challenge.

You will need to provide us with evidence that it was not you or your vehicle that was present when the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) was issued:

  • a colour photo showing the make and model of the vehicle
  • a colour photo showing the vehicle registration number of the vehicle
  • a police crime reference number related to the cloning of your vehicle

Be aware that you are not guaranteed to have your PCN cancelled as each case is reviewed individually.

Challenge the PCN

Alternatively, if you pay your PCN within 14 days of the date of your ticket, you pay the lower amount shown on your ticket or letter. If you pay after the 14 days, you pay double that amount.

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I have a Blue Badge

A Blue Badge does not provide any exemption on zig-zag markings which should be kept clear during restriction times.

You are liable for the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

If you pay your PCN within 14 days of the date of your ticket, you pay the lower amount shown on your ticket or letter. If you pay after 14 days, you pay the original penalty charge on the notice.

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