The humble parking ticket has probably caused more annoyance and aggravation to motorists than any other impediment.  ( Remember if you have received a parking ticket the clock is running so appeal now!)

Parking Tickets and the New Traffic Management Act 2004

It is now more than 15 months since the new parking ticket legislation came into force on 31^st March 2008.  Despite government claims that the new laws will be fairer, this has not been the case.  If anything, CCTV enforcement which currently operates in London has been more ruthless.

Clearly CCTV enforcement of parking will increase and Westminster Council, for example, have announced that they are going to double the number of CCTV cameras used for parking enforcement!

Motorists should be very cautious because CCTV enforcement will expand outside London into the rest of England and Wales.  

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What is the difference between a parking ticket and a parking fine?

A parking ticket is the every day term for a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) which is issued under  Traffic Management Act 2004 or in Scotland The Road Traffic Act 1991. 

It is not a fine because a fine can only be enforced by a court and the appeal process is through the courts.  Since the decriminalisation of parking enforcement under the two act above the appeal process goes initially through an appeal to the local authority and then a Parking Adjudicator at a Tribunal.  If after the appeal is decided and the penalty charge notice stands then if unpaid the matter does go to the courts.  For a more detailed analysis go to the parking appeals page.  To appeal you parking ticket click here.

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