NCP Pay Later Online – How to Avoid Extra Charges
Did you receive a council parking fine and are wondering if you should pay or make an appeal? We’re here to help you. Each month, more than 130,000 people come to our website to get advice on fines and parking tickets, which comes as no surprise, as Churchill Motor Insurance reports that in 2022, UK councils issued an average of 19,631 daily parking fines, a 12% increase from the previous year.1
In this article, we make it easy for you to understand:
- What is an NCP car park.
- How you can leave the car park without paying.
- What happens if you don’t pay for NCP parking.
- How to appeal an NCP parking fine.
- How to avoid a parking ticket.
We know that getting a parking fine can be a big worry, but don’t worry; we’ve got useful advice and examples to guide you. We’re experts in this field, and we understand your situation.
Let’s dive in and explore your options.
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.
Can you leave an NCP car park without paying?
What happens if you don’t pay for NCP parking?
Can I appeal an NCP parking fine?
Yes. You have the right to appeal an NCP parking fine if you feel it’s incorrect or unfair.
That said, you must follow the NCP appeal process to the letter and provide a valid reason for having the parking ticket cancelled. Here’s a table summarizing the process.
| Process: | Steps you should take: |
|---|---|
| When you receive the ticket… | You should gather as much evidence as you can to support your appeal claim and prove that the ticket was unfairly issued. |
| If you were given the ticket in person/attached to your car… | You must make an informal appeal (sent to the local authority/council that issued the PCN) within 14 days. This should be a letter with the evidence proving why the ticket was incorrectly given. |
| If it was posted to you… | You will be given 21 days to submit an informal appeal (from the day you received the letter). Your informal appeal should be a letter with the evidence proving why the ticket was incorrectly given. |
| If the informal appeal is rejected… | You will receive a Notice to Owner and will have 28 days to respond to this with a formal appeal. You can conduct the formal appeal online or via paper form. The Traffic Penalty Tribunal can send you one of these forms. |
| If the formal appeal is rejected… | You will receive a Notice of Rejection. From here, you are free to challenge the council’s verdict at an independent tribunal. |
| If the independent tribunal disagrees with your appeal… | You should pay the ticket within 28 days of the tribunal rejecting your appeal. If you don’t, the fine will be increased by 50%. If you don’t have the money to pay the fine, you should contact Citizens Advice or another debt charity. |
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.
In partnership with Just Answer.
Can you avoid a parking ticket?
NCP pay later online
How do I pay my NCP parking later?
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Possible errors with the Pay Later system
There are some potential errors with using the Pay Later system which I’ve listed below:
- The specialist cameras record the wrong registration number
- The NCP website could be down making it unable to pay on time
- The time a car enters and exits is incorrect
What if you forget to pay NCP later?
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NCP pay later online – avoid extra charges?
Tips on using NCP apps
NCP provides motorists with the option to download an app that reminds them to pay.
The app also lets you check the Terms & Conditions for using each of the operator’s car parks.
Hire a Parking Solicitor for less than a coffee.
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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