Newham PCN – Pay or Appeal?
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Just received a Newham council parking fine and are unsure what to do next?
You’ve come to the right place! Each month, over 130,000 people visit our website to get clear advice about fines and parking tickets.
In this easy-to-understand article, we’ll cover:
- What a Newham Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) is.
- If you must pay Newham parking fines.
- How to challenge a Newham parking fine.
- Tips to stop getting a parking fine in Newham.
- What could happen if the fine is not paid.
In 2021, Churchill Motor Insurance reported an 8% increase in penalty charge notices (PCNs) in Britain, with over 5.2 million issued.1 So rest assured, you’re not alone!
Don’t worry — we have lots of useful advice and examples to help you out.
Do You Have to Pay?
In some circumstances, you might have a legitimate reason not to pay your fine.
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What is a Newham PCN?
What happens if you don’t pay a Newham parking fine?
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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 |
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Scott’s fine was cancelled and he only paid £5 for the legal help.
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Why would I get a Newham PCN?
There are many reasons why you could get a Newham PCN, some of which I’ve listed here:
- You parked illegally on single or double yellow lines
- You stopped in a box junction
- You drove in a bus lane to let an emergency vehicle go by
- You forgot to pay to park
- You failed to display a Parking Permit, Pay & Display ticket or Blue Badge correctly
- You turned left or right when it’s not permitted
Is a Penalty Charge Notice a Fixed Penalty?
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PCN Common Defences
If you believe the PCN was unfairly issued, you have the option to appeal. However, it’s essential to carefully consider the defense you can present.
There are a few common PCN defences that you can use if you decide to appeal your ticket.
Common PCN Defence | Explanation |
You were parked correctly | By law, your ticket should be cancelled if you haven’t broken any parking laws. |
Unclear, incorrect, or missing signage | It is a legal requirement that all parking areas or roads with parking restrictions have clear road markings or signage. You also have a good defence if your ticket was sent in the post, but there were no signs warning of CCTV or ANPR systems when you parked. |
You had no way to pay | You can appeal your ticket if you can prove that the only available ticket machine was broken or damaged. You also won’t win your appeal if there is a sign telling you not to park if there is no way of paying. |
It wasn’t you who committed the parking infraction | The ticket should be cancelled if you didn’t commit the parking infraction as someone else was driving your car. |
You couldn’t get back to your car | People with some disabilities or small children are protected from discrimination by the 2010 Equality Act. Struggling to get back to your car could be legitimate grounds for appeal. |
Your car had broken down | If you got a ticket whilst waiting for your car to be towed or fixed, you have strong grounds for appeal. The ticket issuer should have understood that you physically couldn’t move it. |
You were only just out of time | Late by just 5 or 10 minutes? You can appeal as you are entitled to a ‘grace period’ after your parking time runs out. |
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