Information on appealing
Information on appealing
Receiving a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) is never good news. But knowing what your options are if you have and making an informed decision to sort it out are critical.
Sometimes, we simply make a mistake and it’s fair to just pay the penalty and move on. Other times, there may have been factors outside of our control that meant it was hard to avoid a penalty, or the issuing of the penalty was unfair.
But whatever the circumstances…
If you disagree with a PCN,
you must first challenge it
with the authority that issued it
An appeal can only be made to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal once you have first made representations to the authority that issued the PCN, and have been unsuccessful. At this point the authority will issue you with a Notice of Rejection of Representations.
The steps that lead to the representations process are different depending on the type of PCN you have received.
Receiving a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) is never good news. But knowing what your options are if you have and making an informed decision to sort it out are critical.
Sometimes, we simply make a mistake and it’s fair to just pay the penalty and move on. Other times, there may have been factors outside of our control that meant it was hard to avoid a penalty, or the issuing of the penalty was unfair.
But whatever the circumstances…
If you disagree with a PCN, you must first challenge it with the authority that issued it
An appeal can only be made to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal once you have first made representations to the authority that issued the PCN, and have been unsuccessful. At this point the authority will issue you with a Notice of Rejection of Representations.
The steps that lead to the representations process are different depending on the type of PCN you have received.
What type of PCN have you received?
Click one of the buttons below to find out the steps involved in
either paying or challenging the type of PCN you have received.
Whatever you do, don’t just ignore it.
What type of PCN have you received?
Click one of the buttons below to find out the steps involved in either paying or challenging the type of PCN you have received.
Whatever you do, don’t just ignore it.
The Tribunal also decides appeals against PCNs issued from the Durham Road User Charge Zone.
The Tribunal also decides appeals against PCNs issued from the
Durham Road User Charge Zone.
Who is liable for a PCN?
Under the law that allows for civil traffic enforcement, the person who is liable to pay any PCN issued in respect of a vehicle contravening traffic restrictions is its owner. This is presumed to be the Registered Keeper of the vehicle, unless proven otherwise.
The Registered Keeper – according to details registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) – may not necessarily have been the driver at the time of the alleged contravention, but they are legally liable for the penalty charge. The fact that another person was driving the vehicle does not affect the Registered Keeper’s liability for any PCN.
Who is liable for a PCN?
Under the law that allows for civil traffic enforcement, the person who is liable to pay any Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) issued in respect of a vehicle contravening traffic restrictions is its owner. This is presumed to be the Registered Keeper of the vehicle, unless proven otherwise.
The Registered Keeper – according to details registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) – may not necessarily have been the driver at the time of the alleged contravention, but they are legally liable for the penalty charge. The fact that another person was driving the vehicle does not affect the Registered Keeper’s liability for any PCN.
What if my PCN type isn’t listed?
The Traffic Penalty Tribunal decides appeals against parking and traffic penalties issued by local authorities and charging authorities in England (outside London) and Wales.
If your penalty has instead been issued by one of the authorities below, please click on the tabs to find out the contact information you need.
What if my PCN type isn’t listed?
The Traffic Penalty Tribunal decides appeals against parking and traffic penalties issued by local authorities and charging authorities in England (outside London) and Wales.
If your penalty has instead been issued by one of the authorities below, please click on the tabs to find out the contact information you need.
Tell me more about appealing
to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Submitting an appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal is quick and easy. Though every case is different, most cases we see are resolved in just 14 days. Some can be closed within a day.
Our Adjudicators are experienced lawyers, independent of the authority that issued your PCN and will decide your appeal fairly, based on the specific facts of the case. We offer a fully online service, available on desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones, through which you can submit your appeal to us and follow it through from start to finish.
Upload evidence
to make your case
You can add a wide range of evidence
directly to your online appeal, from photos, videos
and screenshots from your phone,
to scanned documents and detailed descriptions.
Tell me more about appealing to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Submitting an appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal is quick and easy. Though every case is different, most cases we see are resolved in just 14 days. Some can be closed within a day.
Our Adjudicators are experienced lawyers, independent of the authority that issued your PCN and will decide your appeal fairly, based on the specific facts of the case. We offer a fully online service, available on desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones, through which you can submit your appeal to us and follow it through from start to finish.
Upload evidence to make your case
You can add a wide range of evidence, directly to your online appeal, from photos, videos and screenshots from your phone, to scanned documents and detailed descriptions.
Chat to us in real time
as your appeal progresses
Instant messaging and Live Chat are available
throughout your appeal, allowing you to ask
questions and provide details about your case.
Chat to us in real time as your appeal progresses
Instant messaging and Live Chat are available throughout your appeal, allowing you to ask questions and provide details about your case.
The option for a Hearing
with the Adjudicator,
or your decision fully online
Explain your appeal in more detail through a Telephone or Video Hearing, if required,
or opt for an ‘e-Decision’. Why you have won or lost will be explained clearly and transparently.
The option for a Hearing with the Adjudicator, or your decision fully online – often within days
Explain your appeal in more detail through a Telephone or Video Hearing, if required, or opt for an ‘e-Decision’. Why you have won or lost will be explained clearly and transparently.
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