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 stop on double yellow lines to drop off a passenger?

Yes, you can briefly stop on double yellow lines to pick up or drop off a passenger, as long as you stay with the vehicle and are ready to move on. This is classed as stopping, not parking. However, some areas have additional restrictions.

How long can you stop to drop off a passenger UK?

There is no fixed time limit, but it must be a brief stop where the driver remains with the vehicle and is ready to move immediately. Typically 1-2 minutes is considered reasonable for dropping off a passenger.

Can I get a fine for picking up someone outside a station?

Yes, many railway stations and airports have restricted drop-off and pick-up zones with short time limits. If you overstay or use the wrong zone, you may receive a fine. Use designated pick-up areas and be aware of time limits.

How to Appeal a Parking Fine for Dropping Off a Passenger

Dropping Off vs Parking — The Legal Difference

There is an important legal distinction between stopping to drop off a passenger and parking. Briefly stopping to allow someone to get in or out of a vehicle is generally permitted, even on double yellow lines, provided you don't leave the vehicle and the stop is brief.

When You Can Stop to Drop Off

Double yellow lines: You can stop briefly to drop off or pick up passengers, but you must stay with the vehicle and move on promptly.
Single yellow lines: During restricted hours, stopping briefly to drop off is usually permitted.
Red routes: You must use designated drop-off bays. Stopping on red lines (even briefly) can result in an instant fine.
Private car parks: Drop-off rules depend on the specific site's terms and signage.

Common Drop-Off Fine Situations

Airport/station drop-off zones: Tight time limits (often 5–10 minutes) with ANPR enforcement.
Hospital drop-off bays: Assisting a patient can take longer than the allowed time.
School drop-off zones: Zig-zag lines outside schools are strictly enforced.
CCTV enforcement: Council cameras may not distinguish between parking and a brief stop.

How to Appeal

Explain that you were stopping briefly to drop off or pick up a passenger, not parking. Provide evidence — a dashcam video, passenger statement, or CCTV footage request showing your actual stop time. If you were in a designated drop-off zone and slightly exceeded the time limit, explain the circumstances.

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