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.

What is a moving traffic violation UK?

Moving traffic violations include driving in bus lanes, entering box junctions incorrectly, making prohibited turns, and ignoring no-entry signs. They are enforced by CCTV cameras and result in Penalty Charge Notices from the council.

How do I appeal a moving traffic fine?

Appeal to the council within 14 days for an informal challenge, then make a formal representation if rejected. If that fails, escalate to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Common grounds include unclear signage and camera errors.

Can councils use CCTV for moving traffic offences?

Yes, since 2022 councils outside London can use CCTV to enforce moving traffic offences under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004. Previously this power was limited to London. Signage must warn of CCTV enforcement.

How to Appeal a Moving Traffic Violation Fine

What Are Moving Traffic Violations?

Moving traffic violations are penalties for driving offences captured by council CCTV cameras. These include banned turns, driving through no-entry signs, illegal U-turns, entering pedestrian zones during restricted hours, and contravening one-way streets. They are civil penalties issued under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

Common Moving Traffic Offences

Banned turn: Making a left or right turn where prohibited by signage.
No entry: Driving past a no-entry sign.
Pedestrian zone: Entering a pedestrian zone during restricted hours.
One-way street: Driving the wrong way down a one-way street.
Weight/height restriction: Using a road where your vehicle exceeds the limit.

Grounds for Appeal

Signage was inadequate: Signs must comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations. Missing, obscured, or non-compliant signs are strong grounds.
The Traffic Regulation Order is invalid: The council must have a valid TRO in place. If it's expired, incorrectly published, or doesn't match the signage, the PCN is invalid.
You followed a diversion or were directed by police: If roadworks or police directed you that way.
CCTV footage doesn't clearly show the offence: Request the footage and review it.

Appeal Process

Follow the standard council PCN process: informal challenge, formal representation after the Notice to Owner, then the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Moving traffic violations have been a significant source of successful TPT appeals due to councils failing to provide adequate signage.

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