Appealing Against a Parking Fine

All 'Challenges' against the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) must be made in writing. Verbal 'Challenges' are not acceptable.

Before submitting a 'Challenge', please check the reasons for issue on the PCN which can be found beneath the time and date recorded. Please ensure your 'Challenge' addresses these issues. Providing the 'Challenge' is received within 14 days of issue, the PCN will either be held at the discounted rate of £25 or £35 depending on the contravention. All 'Challenges' will be responded to in writing outlining the Council's decision.

If the grounds for the 'Challenge' are rejected you will be notified in writing and the discount period will be reset for a period of 14 days from the date of the reject letter. Any 'Challenges' received outside of the 14 day discount period will be considered at the full rate of £50 or £70 depending on the contravention.

'Challenges' may be made via our online form, or in writing to Parking Services, Maldon District Council, Princes Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5DL.

'Challenge' forms are also available at the Council Offices Reception desk. Please ensure that you quote the full 10 digit ML or EJ number and the vehicle registration number on all correspondence.

Should your 'Challenge' be rejected, the registered owner/keeper or hirer of the vehicle can make a formal 'Representation' against the issue of the PCN by responding to the Notice to Owner, which will be sent 28 days after the letter of rejection.

Depending on the response of the Council to the Notice to Owner, that person also has the opportunity to appeal against the PCN to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal, an independent body specifically set up to hear appeals. Information about TPT is available on their website at: www.parking-appeals.gov.uk.

To find out more about the appeals service, contact the Parking Services by telephoning 01621 854477 or filling in our online Contact the Parking Services e-form.