PCN levels
explained
The amount you are charged depends
on the type of contravention.
Serious parking contraventions
Some examples:
- Parked on single/double yellow lines
- Parked in a disabled bay without a valid permit / blue
badge
- Parked where parking, waiting or loading/unloading is
prohibited
- Parked with one or more wheels on the footway
A penalty charge notice level of £130 applies to all 'serious'
contraventions. You can reduce the charge to £65 by paying within
14 days (if issued by a civil enforcement officer) or 21 days (if
issued by a camera operator).
Less serious contravention
Some examples:
- Over-stayed in a Pay & Display bay
- Not parked correctly within the markings of a bay
- Re-parked in the same parking space within one hour of
leaving
A penalty charge notice level of £80 applies to all 'less
serious' contraventions. You can reduce the charge to £40 by paying
within 14 days (if issued by a civil enforcement officer) or 21
days (if issued by a camera operator).
Bus lanes contraventions
A penalty charge of £130 applies to all bus lane
contraventions.
You can reduce the charge to £65 by paying within 14 days.
Moving traffic contraventions
For example: yellow box junctions; school keep clear markings;
banned turns and restricted entry signs.
A penalty charge of £130 applies to all moving traffic
contraventions.
You can reduce the charge to £65 by paying within 14 days.
Vehicle Removal and storage costs
As with parking penalty charge notices, the charges for vehicle
removal and storage are set by London Councils and the Mayor for
London.
The removal charge is £200 and the daily storage charge £40.
Further Information
For more information, take a
look at the London Councils website.