Appeal Double Parking Ticket UK – Step by Step Guide
Did you receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for double parking and don’t know what to do next? This is the right place for you. More than 130,000 people visit our website every month for help with fines and parking tickets.
We know that getting a PCN can be very upsetting and hard to understand. So, in this guide, we’ll help you learn:
- What double parking is, and why you might have got a PCN for it.
- If you have to pay the PCN straight away.
- How to challenge the PCN if you think it’s not right.
- Times when you might not need to pay.
- What could happen if you decide not to pay.
We truly understand your situation, and we’re here to support you. Let’s start by explaining the details.
Most Appeals Succeed
In some circumstances, you might have a legitimate reason not to pay your fine.
It’s a bit sneaky, but the last time I needed legal advice, I paid £5 for a trial to chat with an online solicitor called JustAnswer.
Not only did I save £50 on solicitor feeds, I also won my case and didn’t have to pay my £271 fine.
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*Around 35,000 people dispute their tickets each year with the Traffic Penalty Tribunal, and a striking 64% of those appeals are successful, so it’s well worth a try.
Is Double Parking Illegal in UK?
Can You Get Fined for Double Parking?
How much is the fine?
I’ve listed the cost of parking fines in the table below.
Type of parking ticket | Cost of fine |
Council-issued Penalty Charge Notices outside London | £50 to £80 |
Council-issued Penalty Charge Notices in London | £130 |
Parking Charge Notices (private land) | £100 maximum |
Successful Appeal Case Study
Situation
Initial Fine | £100 |
Additional Fees | £171 |
Total Fine | £271 |
The Appeal Process
Scott used JustAnswer, online legal service to enhance his appeal. The trial of this cost him just £5.
Total Fine | £271 |
Cost of legal advice | £5 |
JustAnswer helped Scott craft the best appeal possible and he was able to win his case.
Scott’s fine was cancelled and he only paid £5 for the legal help.
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Appealing Against a Penalty Charge Notices for Double Parking
Check out why this motorist wondered if they could challenge a Penalty Charge Notice because the area on the notice is incorrect.
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What evidence do I need to provide?
The more evidence you have to support an appeal, the stronger your case could be.
This includes providing photographic evidence if possible.
In my experience you could provide the following:
- Photos of a delivery note proving you were unloading items
- Photos of a collection note proving you were picking up items
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Appealing Against a Parking Charge Notices for Double Parking
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Getting More Help With a Double Parking Fine
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If you’re thinking about appealing your parking ticket then getting some professional advice is a good idea.
Getting the support of a Solicitor can make your appeal much more likely to win.
For a £5 trial, Solicitors from JustAnswer can look at your case and help you create an airtight appeal.
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