Charges for parking and traffic PCNs

PCN charges are set by London Councils so parking charges across London are the same. 

There are 2 levels of charges for PCNs: 

• serious contraventions (also known as higher level penalties) 
• less serious contraventions (also known as lower level penalties) 

When a rule is broken, like parking on double yellow lines, it’s called a contravention. 

See the full list of contraventions on the London Councils website. 

Serious contraventions 

These include parking: 

• at bus stops 
• on double yellow lines 
• in a suspended bay 
• in a bay without displaying a valid permit (see below) 
• on pedestrian crossings 
• in safety zones outside schools 
• on yellow lines 

Charges for serious contraventions are £160 or £80 if paid within 14 days.  

If the charge is not paid after the ‘Notice to owner’ letter is sent, the charge goes up to £240. 

If the charge is still not paid, it is registered as a debt and the charge goes up to £250. 

Less serious contraventions 

These include: 

• parking after the expiry of a pay and display ticket 
• re-parking in the same space within the set time 
• parking with engine running (where prohibited) 
• parking for longer than permitted 
• not parking correctly within the markings of the bay or space 

Charges are £110 or £55 if paid within 14 days. 

If the charge is not paid after the ‘Notice to owner’ letter is sent, the charge goes up to £165. 

If the charge is still not paid, it is registered as a debt and the charge goes up to £175. 

Bus lane and moving traffic contraventions

Both £160.