Who do I send the challenge to?

To the organisation that issued the notice — the council or the private parking operator. The address and the appeal route are printed on the notice.

What if I had actually paid?

Say so and keep your proof of payment to hand. In practice the notice is usually cancelled once payment is evidenced.

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Challenge a parking ticket

For a parking charge notice from a private operator or a penalty charge notice from a council. Say where and when you parked and why the charge is wrong.

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Full name *Street and number *

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Who are you writing to?

Name of the company or organisation *Street and number *

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About your letter

Notice or reference number *DateVehicle registrationLocationWhy are you challenging it? *For example: I had paid, I hold a valid permit, or the machine was out of order.

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What to look out for

Check the deadline on the notice. Challenging early often also keeps a discounted rate available if the challenge fails.
Did you pay? Keep the ticket, card receipt or bank statement — that is usually decisive.
If the machine or app was not working, give the time and location as precisely as you can.
Check who issued the notice. A council penalty charge notice and a private operator's parking charge notice follow different appeal routes, both set out on the notice itself.

FAQ

Who do I send the challenge to?: To the organisation that issued the notice — the council or the private parking operator. The address and the appeal route are printed on the notice.
What if I had actually paid?: Say so and keep your proof of payment to hand. In practice the notice is usually cancelled once payment is evidenced.

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