Have you received a Redroute PCN and now you’re unsure what to do? This guide is here to help! Each month, over 32,000 visitors seek our advice on tickets and fines like these. We know it can be a bit scary, but don’t worry.
In this guide, we’ll talk about:
- What a Redroute PCN is and why you might get one.
- How you might be able to challenge your PCN.
- How much a PCN for a red route might cost.
- How you can pay a Redroute PCN.
- What you can do to avoid getting a Redroute PCN in the future.
Our team has guided lots of people who were in the same boat as you, so we know what it feels like to get a PCN and we’re here to help you make sense of it all. Let’s get started on understanding your Redroute PCN.
But first, why would you get a Redroute PCN?
You’d get a Redroute PCN for not obeying the rules on routes designated as ‘red routes’. In short, these routes are some of the busiest in any given area and authorities want to keep the routes free of traffic jams and congestion.
The fines are issued by Transport for London (TFL) or local councils.
Should you appeal a Redroute PCN?
You can appeal a Redroute PCN when you feel the fine is unfair or it’s incorrectly served. However, you must appeal the fine within the 28-day deadline or you’d lose the right to challenge it.
You can appeal the fine via the TfL website or in writing by post. You can’t appeal the PCN over the phone!
Also, make sure you have adequate evidence to support your appeal. Without evidence, your appeal will fail at the first hurdle! Plus, everything goes on hold once TfL gets your appeal. Nothing can happen until they decide whether to reject or accept your appeal!
Once your appeal is assessed, Transport for London will let you know the outcome which could take a few weeks!
What happens when a Redroute appeal is rejected?
Transport for London sends you a notice of rejection which must explain your options. For instance, the notice must explain how to escalate the appeal to the independent tribunal.
You can opt to pay the PCN at this stage or to take the matter further and escalate things to London Tribunals. You must file the appeal within 28 days of getting the notice of rejection!
Once the tribunal has assessed your appeal, a decision is made on whether to uphold it or reject the appeal. If your appeal is upheld, the TfL must cancel the fine.
But if your appeal gets rejected, you’ll have to pay the PCN which would be the full amount!
How to avoid paying a Redroute PCN
If you want to avoid paying a Redroute PCN then you’ll need an airtight appeal.
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How do you pay a Redroute PCN?
I’ve listed the options for paying a Redroute PCN here.
| Accepted payment methods | Yes/No |
| Via a mobile app | Yes |
| Online Payment | Yes |
| By post | Yes |
| Over the phone | No |
How much is PCN for red route?
When you don’t follow the ‘rules’ on any given red route, you’d get a Penalty Charge Notice which needs paying within 28 days! The amount you’d have to pay for a red route offence is £160.
How long do you have to pay a Redroute PCN?
You must meet the 28-day deadline when you pay a Redroute PCN otherwise the amount increases by 50%! So the initial £160 fine turns into a fine worth £240!
Plus, when you ignore things, the issuer asks the courts to order you to pay. This incurs more fees so you’d have to pay £249!
That said, when you pay the PCN within 14 days or 21 days (check your PCN) you get to pay 50% less. So instead of £160, you’d pay £80.
