Many parking tickets are issued incorrectly and being able to identify the errors or writing an appeal correctly is the easiest way to win an appeal and get your parking charge notice cancelled.
Parking companies hate it when your appeal is professional because they won’t be able to intimidate you into paying the parking charge. You can significantly increase your chances of winning if you use our AI powered appeal letters to appeal. Here are our top 5 tips on beating your parking charge using ParkingFines.org.uk.
- Use legal loopholes to build a strong appeal that cannot be disputed.
- Identify mistakes companies often make such as missing details on a PCN.
- Use our AI powered appeal letter which re-words your appeal in legal speak.
- Don’t rely on mitigation only or try to talk to the parking company by phone.
- If they make a mistake such as responding too late or issuing a PCN late, you win.
Preparing Your Appeal Letter
1. Gather All Relevant Information:
- Parking Charge Notice (PCN): Ensure you have the PCN with all details clearly visible.
- Evidence: Collect any evidence that supports your case. This could include photos of signs, tickets, or any other relevant documentation.
- Correspondence: Keep records of any correspondence you’ve had with the parking operator.
2. Understand the Grounds for Appeal:
- Incorrect Issuance: If the PCN was issued incorrectly (e.g., the details on the ticket do not match your vehicle) or it was not issued in 14 days.
- Unclear Signage: If the signs were not clear or visible.
- Valid Ticket: If you had a valid ticket but it was not displayed correctly.
- Mitigating Circumstances: Any special circumstances that might have led to the contravention.
3. Write the Appeal Letter:
- Introduction: Start with your details and PCN reference number.
- State Your Case: Clearly explain why you believe the charge is unfair.
- Provide Evidence: Include any evidence that supports your case.
- Polite and Professional Tone: Maintain a polite and professional tone throughout the letter.
Best Excuses to Use
When preparing your appeal, consider these common and effective reasons:
- Signage Issues: Signs were not clearly visible or confusing.
- Valid Ticket Displayed: You had a valid ticket but it may not have been clearly visible.
- Incorrect Details: The PCN contains incorrect details (e.g., wrong registration number).
- Exceptional Circumstances: Provide details of any extenuating circumstances that contributed to the contravention.
Sending the Appeal Letter to the Operator
1. Check the Deadline:
- Ensure you submit your appeal within the timeframe specified on the PCN, typically 28 days.
- Use the instructions provided by the Parking Fines app to submit your appeal
2. Submit the Appeal:
- You will receive instructions on the best and easiest way to submit your appeal.
- By Post: Send your letter and copies of your evidence by recorded delivery to the address provided on the PCN.
- Online: Many operators provide an online appeal form. Upload your letter and evidence through their website as instructed.
3. Keep Records:
- Keep copies of all documents and a record of when and how you sent your appeal.
Sending the Appeal to the Tribunal
If your initial appeal to the parking operator is rejected, you can escalate your appeal to an independent tribunal like POPLA or The IAS.
1. Receive the Notice of Rejection:
- If your appeal is rejected, you should receive a Notice of Rejection from the parking operator. This notice will include details on how to appeal to the tribunal.
2. Prepare Your Tribunal Appeal:
- Review the Rejection: Understand why your initial appeal was rejected and address these points in your tribunal appeal.
- Submit Evidence: Include all the evidence you provided initially, along with any additional evidence or information that strengthens your case.
3. Submit Your Appeal:
- Online: Follow the instructions provided in the Notice of Rejection to submit your appeal online.
- By Post: If required, send your appeal by post to the tribunal’s address.
FAQ
Our service uses advanced AI to analyse your Parking Charge Notice (PCN) and generate a customised appeal letter. Simply upload your PCN, review the extracted information, pay a small fee of £4.99, and receive your appeal letter along with submission instructions.
You can appeal private parking fines issued by parking companies on private land.
The service costs £4.99 per appeal.
As the appeal letter is a digital product, we do not offer refunds once the letter has been generated. However, our high success rate and additional support options aim to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
You will have an opportunity to include photos of the signage, tickets, and any other relevant documentation that supports your case.
It is important to appeal within the timeframe specified on the PCN. Late appeals may not be considered unless there are exceptional circumstances.
The parking operator or tribunal will notify you of their decision. If successful, the PCN will be cancelled.