What Type of Parking Ticket Did You Receive?
Choose the type of parking ticket you received. This helps us create the most effective appeal strategy for your specific situation.
Council PCN
Penalty Charge Notice from your local council or authority
Issued by local councils, TfL, or parking authorities
Usually yellow or white tickets on your windscreen
Covers on-street parking, bus lanes, yellow lines
Appeals follow Traffic Management Act 2004
Common examples:
Westminster Council, Camden Council, TfL, Birmingham City Council
Private Parking Charge
Parking charge from a private company or operator
Issued by private parking companies
Usually in retail parks, hospitals, or private car parks
Often sent by post weeks after parking
Appeals follow Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
Common examples:
ParkingEye, UKPC, NCP, Smart Parking, Euro Car Parks
Not Sure Which Type?
Check who issued your ticket. Council PCNs come from local authorities, while private charges come from parking companies operating in private car parks.
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