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How do I appeal a bus lane fine UK?

You need to contact the council in writing before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the service of the PCN/Notice to Owner. There is a section of the PCN which can be used to set out your response. At this point, copies of all evidence should also be sent in.



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If you don't agree that you committed the offence, you can appeal to the local council against the charge notice. Usually you have to appeal within 28 days of receiving the notice. The charge notice will tell you how to appeal and by when.

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When to appeal a parking ticket
  • You were parked correctly. ...
  • The parking signs or road markings were unclear. ...
  • There was no way to pay. ...
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  • You weren't driving when the ticket was issued. ...
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  • You were only just out of time.


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Begin the body of your letter by briefly and clearly recounting the facts of the incident. To make your letter easy for the reader to understand, keep your facts in chronological order. Include details about when you arrived, where and how you parked your vehicle, and when you returned. Mind your tone as you write.

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Of the 58,522 appeals handled by POPLA, 23,771 (41%) resulted in the parking charge being cancelled. John Gallagher from POPLA said the figures – contained in the appeal body's 2020 Annual Report – showed how important it is for motorists to challenge parking charges they think are unfair.

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Yes, a council can give you a parking ticket in the UK if you are sitting in the car. If you are parked in a prohibited area, such as a double yellow line, you can be given a ticket. However, if you are parked in a legal parking space and not causing an obstruction, you should not be given a ticket.

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You will not receive points on your licence. You can find out more about the fine, how to pay and how to appeal if you think the PCN should not have been issued on the parking tickets and bus lane fines page. The police can also issue a Fixed Penalty to vehicles which are using a bus lane or bus only road illegally.

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Bus lane and bus gate penalty charge notices (PCNs) are £60. However, if you pay within 14 days of the date of notice, the charge is reduced to £30. If the PCN is not paid within 28 days, the charge will increase to £90. You'll need your PCN number to pay your fine.

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