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Cases on the site currently cover parking, bus lane, moving traffic and road user charging, including the London Congestion Charge and Clean Air Zones (outside London). More cases and contravention types will be added in due course.

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Please note: All adjudicator decisions included on this website are in the public domain. While they have been curated together here for the convenience and interest of users, any information contained within the decisions remains the responsibility of the original adjudicating body. Any questions relating to the content of cases should also be directed to the adjudicating body.

I lost my appeal – can I still pay at the 50% discounted rate?

Decision Date: 2023-10-12

No, the PCN will now need to be paid in full.

What if my appeal is rejected?

Decision Date: 2023-10-12

Following a dismissed appeal, the PCN should be paid to the authority without delay.

In exceptional circumstances, the decision an adjudicator has made can be looked at again. This can be done by applying to review the decision.

Can I recover costs if my appeal is successful?

Decision Date: 2023-10-12

Costs associated with submitting an appeal are not usually awarded. There are rare exceptions if the adjudicator that heard your case considers that the authority (or you) were unreasonable during proceedings, or – as defined by law – were ‘vexatious’ or ‘frivolous’.

What happens if my appeal against the PCN is successful?

Decision Date: 2023-10-12

If your appeal is successful, the PCN will be cancelled and there will be nothing to pay.

In exceptional circumstances, however, the decision an adjudicator has made can be looked at again if the authority applies to have the decision reviewed. The authority can take this option by applying to review the decision.

Can I appeal a PCN if I did not receive the initial notice due to a change of address?

Decision Date: 2023-10-12

If the PCN was sent to the registered keeper’s address based on details obtained from the DVLA, not receiving the notice is not a valid ground of appeal. The registered keeper should always ensure their address is up-to-date at the DVLA.