How does CancelMyFine work?

Answer 5 simple questions about your parking fine, and our AI generates a formal appeal letter referencing relevant UK legislation. Pay £4.99 and download your letter as a PDF instantly.

What types of parking fines can I appeal?

We cover private parking charges (ParkingEye, NCP, UKPC etc.), council Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), and police Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs).

How long does it take?

The whole process takes under 2 minutes. Answer the questions, pay £4.99, and your PDF downloads automatically.

What if my appeal is rejected?

You can escalate for free. Private fines go to POPLA (BPA members) or IAS (IPC members). Council PCNs go to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.

Can I appeal a parking fine after 28 days?

Late appeals to private operators may be accepted at their discretion, but there is no guarantee. Explain why your appeal is late and include your grounds. For council fines, late formal representations can be made in limited circumstances.

What if I didn't receive my parking fine in time?

If the PCN was not delivered to you within the required timeframe, this is grounds for appeal. For private fines, a late Notice to Keeper under POFA 2012 makes the charge unenforceable against the registered keeper.

Can I still appeal after paying a parking fine?

Once you have paid a parking fine, it is generally treated as acceptance of the charge. Getting a refund after payment is very difficult. Always appeal before paying if you believe you have valid grounds.

Can You Appeal a Parking Fine After the Deadline?

Missed the Deadline? You May Still Have Options

Missing an appeal deadline is not ideal, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have no options left. The consequences depend on the type of fine and which deadline you missed.

Council PCN — Late Appeal Options

Missed informal challenge (14 days): You can still make a formal representation after receiving the Notice to Owner. You lose the early payment discount protection, but your substantive rights remain.
Missed formal representation (28 days after NtO): This is more serious. However, if you can show you didn't receive the NtO, or had exceptional circumstances preventing a timely response, you may still have grounds.
Missed TPT appeal (28 days after rejection): The Traffic Penalty Tribunal may accept late appeals in exceptional circumstances at the adjudicator's discretion.

Private Charge — Late Appeal Options

Missed operator appeal (28 days): Some operators will still consider late appeals. It costs nothing to try — write to them anyway.
Missed POPLA/IAS escalation (28 days): POPLA and IAS are generally strict on deadlines. However, if you can show you didn't receive the rejection letter or had exceptional circumstances, they may make an exception.

If All Appeals Are Exhausted

If you've missed all deadlines and the case proceeds to court (private) or enforcement (council), you can still defend the case at that stage. For private charges, the court will consider the merits regardless of whether you used the formal appeal process. For council PCNs, you can apply to the court to have a Charge Certificate set aside.

Generate Your Appeal Letter

Late is better than never. Generate your personalised appeal letter in minutes with CancelMyFine — just £4.99. Visit CancelMyFine.co.uk and submit your appeal now.