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Penalty Charge Notices (PCN)


Service Description: The Isle of Wight Council enforce parking regulations under the Traffic Management Act 2004. One of the ways in which they do this is by issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) which are also processed by the local authority. However, PCNs are enforced through the civil justice system, rather than the criminal justice system. Therefore, councils enforcing parking restrictions under the Traffic Management Act 2004 are said to be operating “decriminalised parking enforcement”.

Also known as:- Excess Charges, Parking Fines, Parking Tickets, PCN

Your FAQ

Question: If I have received a rejection of my informal challenge (pre-nto letter), can I write in again?

Answer: You must be aware that you are only given the opportunity ONCE to pay the reduced charge of £30 within 14 days from the rejection letter. If you are unhappy with the response you must await receipt of the Notice to Owner which will be sent to the owner/keeper of the vehicle.
If you do decide to write in again prior to this, you will not be given a second opportunity to pay the reduced charge.


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