First work out who sent it. A council Penalty Charge Notice and a private company's Parking Charge Notice follow different rules, and the way you appeal depends on which you have.
Checked 8 October 2026Written by the MyBillChecker team
Which one do you have?
Council ticket
Private parking charge
Usually called
Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)
Parking Charge Notice (also PCN)
Sent by
Your local council
A private car park operator
Discount
Usually 50% if paid within 14 days (21 for some camera tickets)
Under the industry code, £100 maximum, cut to £60 if paid within 14 days
Independent appeal
Traffic Penalty Tribunal, or London Tribunals in London
POPLA or the IAS, depending on the operator
Private car park rules in 2026
The private parking industry's own code includes a 10-minute grace period after your paid time ends; existing car parks had until October 2026 to comply. The government says it is committed to publishing its new Private Parking Code of Practice in autumn 2026 (UK Parliament).
Rules differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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