Enfield PCN - Should you Pay or Appeal?

Enfield PCN – Should you Pay or Appeal?

Scott

Janine

· Feb 7th, 2024

Have you received an Enfield Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and are unsure whether to pay or appeal it? You’ve come to the right place for helpful advice. Each month, over 130,000 people visit our website to get guidance on fines and parking tickets. You’re certainly not alone in this.

This article will provide clear and simple information on the following:

Understanding what an Enfield PCN is.
Whether you have to pay Enfield parking fines.
How to appeal an Enfield PCN.
Ways to avoid a PCN in Enfield.
The potential consequences of not paying a PCN.

We know it can be quite upsetting to get a council parking fine, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with loads of useful tips and examples to guide you through this situation.

Let’s dive into what your options are.

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What is an Enfield PCN?

PNC stands for Penalty Charge Notice, which is a type of fine issued by a UK local authority.

A Penalty Charge Enfield usually refers to a parking fine issued by Enfield Council, but it can also be a fine issued for some driving offences.

This includes turning a certain direction when not allowed or driving in a bus lane.

Do you have to pay an Enfield Council PCN?

Residents get free parking permits when they can prove residence with a tenancy agreement or other documents proving their address.

Other types of Enfield parking permits, such as business permits, come at a cost.

If you don’t have a permit, you’ll get a Penalty Charge Notice, which you will have to pay.

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Enfield PCN Vs Private Enfield parking ticket

An Enfield PCN is not the same as a private parking ticket you receive from a car park operator in Enfield.

Penalty Charge Notices are only issued by local councils and Transport for London, whereas private landowners issue private parking tickets called Parking Charge Notices.

The latter is not a real fine but you could still be taken to a small claims court for not paying.

How to appeal an Enfield PCN?

You have the right to appeal a PCN provided you do contest the fine within the deadline.

The deadline to appeal the fine is 28 days.

But if you file your appeal within 14 days and the council rejects it, you still get to pay the discounted fine if you don’t escalate the appeal to London Tribunals.

You can appeal the fine online, or you can post your appeal along with your evidence to:

NSL Ltd
PO Box 65732
Enfield
N13 9BL

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Situation

Initial Fine	£100
Additional Fees	£171
Total Fine	£271

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Total Fine	£271
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Pay Penalty Charge Notice Enfield

Enfield PCN payments can be quick and simple.

The easiest way to pay your Enfield PCN is to visit their website and pay online.

You’ll need to enter your vehicle registration number as well as your PCN number, which can be found at the top of your letter.

Click here to go straight to the council’s payment portal.

50% off your Enfield Council PCN

If you have received an Enfield PCN, you might be able to get a 50% reduction on the fine by making a quick payment.

People who pay within 14 or 21 days depending on how the PCN was served usually pay a reduced fine by 50%.

With London council parking tickets ranging from £80 to £130 in most cases, paying early could save you £40 or more.

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Enfield PCN contact number

Phone:	020 8379 1000 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday
Website:	https://www.enfield.gov.uk/
Live chat:	https://www.enfield.gov.uk/contact-us/live-chat

The Enfield Penalty Charge Notice contact number above is to be used to speak to someone at the council.

To pay your Enfield PCN fine over the phone, you need to call 0330 088 4798 at any time of the day.

FAQs

Are Penalty Charge Notices enforceable?

Yes. Under UK law, authorities can issue Penalty Charge Notices for parking offences and minor traffic violations and the fines are immediately enforceable.

Does an authority have to give me a grace period?

Yes. You should be allowed a grace period to get back to your vehicle before a parking ticket is issued.

Can I pay a PCN and then appeal the fine?

No. Once you pay a Penalty Charge Notice you admit liability so you cannot then contest the fine.

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