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.

How much is the congestion charge fine London?

If you fail to pay the London Congestion Charge of £15 by midnight the next day, the Penalty Charge Notice is £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. Auto Pay users are charged £15 automatically.

Can I appeal a congestion charge fine?

Yes, you can appeal a Congestion Charge PCN to Transport for London (TfL). Common grounds include payment system errors, exempt vehicle status, not being the driver, and signage or ANPR camera errors.

What if I forgot to pay the congestion charge?

You can pay the Congestion Charge until midnight the next charging day for a £17.50 fee. After that, you will receive a PCN. Simply forgetting is not strong grounds for appeal, but payment system errors or account issues may be.

How to Appeal a Congestion Charge Fine

Congestion Charge Fines Explained

If you drive in a Congestion Charge zone (most notably London's) without paying the daily charge, you'll receive a Penalty Charge Notice. The London Congestion Charge is currently £15 per day, and the penalty for non-payment is £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. Other cities like Birmingham, Bristol, and Bath have Clean Air Zones with similar enforcement.

Common Reasons for Congestion Charge Fines

Forgot to pay: You must pay the charge by midnight on the day of travel (or the next charging day).
Auto Pay failure: Your Auto Pay account may have expired, had a payment issue, or your vehicle details changed.
Didn't know about the zone: Visitors to London may not be aware of the Congestion Charge zone.
Exempt vehicle not registered: Your vehicle may be exempt (electric, for example) but you didn't register it.
Temporary entry: You entered the zone very briefly or accidentally.

How to Appeal

For the London Congestion Charge, appeal to Transport for London (TfL) within 28 days. If TfL rejects your appeal, you can escalate to the London Tribunals at londontribunals.gov.uk. For other Clean Air Zones, follow the local council's PCN appeal process.

Strong Grounds for Appeal

Auto Pay failures are a common successful ground — if TfL's system failed rather than you failing to pay, this is their error. Mitigating circumstances, such as medical emergencies that caused you to drive through the zone unexpectedly, are also considered.

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