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UK Car Park Management Parking Charge Notice? Read This

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· Jun 23rd, 2026
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UK Car Park Management Parking Charge Notice

Have you received a UK Car Park Management Parking Charge Notice? Are you unsure whether to pay or appeal?

You’ve come to the right place for answers. Each month, over 130,000 people visit our website seeking advice on fines and parking tickets.

In this article, you’ll find simple and clear information on:

  • Whether you need to pay the fine 
  • The reasons for receiving a UK Car Park Management fine
  •  How to appeal a UK Car Park Management Parking Charge Notice

The DVLA reports that over 11 million parking tickets were issued last year, which is up by 29% year on year!1 So, you’re certainly not alone in this situation.

We understand that a private parking fine can be a cause for concern. But don’t worry; we’re here to help you understand your options.

Let’s get started!

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Why would you get a UK Car Park Management fine?

The operator could give you a Parking Charge Notice for several reasons. It could be that you’re suspected of committing a significant parking violation.

Or maybe the violation was for minor parking infractions which is often the case.

I’ve listed the more common reasons why you could get a ticket from the operator here:

  • You parked badly over two bays
  • You failed to pay to park
  • Your vehicle was left in a bay reserved for Blue Badge Holders or families with young children
  • You forgot to display a ticket correctly in your vehicle

When you don’t obey Blue Badge parking rules, an operator will issue you with a Parking Charge Notice.

That said, the RAC found that the number of parking tickets being issued is up by nearly 30%! The report also found that misleading and confusing signage in private car parks is part of the problem.2

This means, that a large number of the people who are fined simply made a genuine mistake or accidentally followed poor parking indications.

Do you have to pay?

You should pay or appeal a UK Car Park Management fine within 28 days.

Those agreeing to pay should do so within 14 days so they could only have to pay the discounted fine of £60 instead of £100.

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 Knowing your private parking ticket rights could save you a lot of stress and money.

I was recently featured in The Sun about parking tickets, where I encouraged everyone to check whether the ticket was issued by a member of a trade association.

If they aren’t, then they probably can’t get your details from the DVLA to pursue you.

What to include in your parking appeal

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The correct process depends on the notice and where it was issued.

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Can they enforce a Parking Charge Notice?

A Parking Charge Notice can be enforced if the private car park operator takes the driver to court. They can summon them to court where the case will be decided by a judge.

In short, you could face court proceeding for parking fines that go unpaid.

If the car park company is operating the car park in line with the Code of Practice and the motorist is guilty of a contravention, the judge will favour the car park company and issue a court order.

If you don’t defend yourself after being summoned to court, the judge can issue a County Court Judgment, which is a default judgement that orders you to pay the fine.

But car park companies don’t always take court action, which is why you’ll often read advice in forums suggesting you ignore the parking ticket.

In my experience, it could work, but it’s very risky and you could end up regretting the decision.

How to appeal the Parking Charge Notice

All Parking Charge Notice appeals made to UK Car Park Management must be made online via their official website.

Your appeal must include reasons why you think the parking fine is incorrect. Plus, you need to back up your statements with supporting evidence. 

Also, make sure you follow the parking appeals process as set out by the operator. UK PCM then has up to 35 days to respond.

Here’s a quick table summarizing the most common appeal process and its steps.

When Action
On receiving a council PCN Read the notice, keep it, gather evidence and note all payment and challenge deadlines.
Windscreen or handed-to-driver PCN An informal challenge may be available before the Notice to Owner. Early challenge can preserve a discount under the authority’s policy; 14 days is not a universal final appeal deadline.
Postal PCN or Notice to Owner Normally make formal representations within 28 days as stated on the notice. Do not assume there is an extra informal stage.
Representations rejected The Notice of Rejection explains how to appeal to the appropriate independent tribunal, normally within 28 days.
Appeal unsuccessful Pay by the deadline given in the decision or obtain advice on any available review. Further statutory charges can follow if you do neither.
Other ticket type Private parking charges and FPNs use different procedures; follow the actual notice.

Further guidance: Traffic Penalty Tribunal; Citizens Advice.

They’ll either accept the appeal and cancel the fine, or they will reject your appeal.

The letter of rejection will tell you how to escalate the matter to a Parking Charge Notice appeals service which is a free and impartial service. 

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UK Car Park Management reviews

UK Car Park Management has lots of bad reviews online, mostly from drivers complaining about the reason they have been given a Parking Charge Notice.

Some of the reasons do appear to be very harsh. Take a read below:

“Shocking company – I received a parking ticket in my private car park, despite having a permit displayed. The permit had curled up in the sun, but you could still read it if you had any desire to. Letters [were] sent to the wrong address, so missed those (They used to just put a ticket on the car but I guess this way, it’s easier for you to miss it). Contacted by another scummy company to collect a now £175 charge (FOR HAVING A VALID PERMIT […]”

  • Wiebly D (Google review)

“I have received 2 parking charges within 2 days of each other. I just moved to [the] property I live at now and didn’t have a permit to display. They have given me 2 tickets for not having a permit that I couldn’t get, due to just moving in. I appealed but they rejected it. […]”

  • Kornelia W (Google review)

UK Car Park Management UK contact details

I’ve included the contact details for UK Car Park Management UK Ltd in the table below.

General enquiries: [email protected]
Pay UK Car Park Management Fine Online: http://www.paymyticket.co.uk/
appeals.uk-cpm: https://www.uk-carparkmanagement.co.uk/appeals-centre
Permit enquiries: https://www.uk-carparkmanagement.co.uk/contact-us/permit-enquiries

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References

  1. RAC Foundation – Parking Tickets Statistics
  2. RAC – Parking Tickets Statistics
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Scott Nelson MoneyNerd
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Scott founded MoneyNerd after his own experience with debt. He runs the website and oversees its general information about debt and other money matters. Scott does not provide personal debt advice or recommend debt solutions through MoneyNerd. If you make a debt enquiry, MoneyNerd may introduce you to The Debt Advice Service, which provides any personal debt advice.
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Janine previously contributed articles and videos to MoneyNerd about everyday money, household costs, debt topics and parking matters. She has a background in broadcasting, including work with BBC Radio 5 Live and Bauer radio stations. Her published work provides general information, not personal debt advice.