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.

Do parking restrictions apply on bank holidays UK?

It depends on the specific restrictions. Many single yellow lines are not enforced on bank holidays, but always check the time plates on nearby signs. Double yellow lines apply at all times. Private car parks set their own terms.

Can I park on a single yellow line on a bank holiday?

Many single yellow lines allow parking on Sundays and bank holidays, but this depends on the specific restriction. Check the time plates on the nearby signs — if they do not include bank holidays, you can park freely.

How do I appeal a bank holiday parking fine?

Appeal stating the parking restriction did not apply on the bank holiday, referencing the specific time plates on the signs. Include photos of the signs and confirmation of the bank holiday date. Many council fines on bank holidays are cancelled.

How to Appeal a Parking Fine on a Bank Holiday

Bank Holiday Parking Rules

Parking restrictions on bank holidays vary significantly depending on the council area and the specific restriction. Many drivers assume parking is free on bank holidays — this is sometimes true but not always, and getting it wrong can result in a fine.

How to Tell If Restrictions Apply

Signs saying "Mon-Sat": Restrictions apply Monday to Saturday only, so bank holidays falling on a Sunday are free, but a bank holiday Monday is still restricted.
Signs saying "Mon-Fri": A bank holiday falling on a weekday is technically still Mon-Fri, but some councils treat bank holidays as exceptions — check local policy.
Signs saying "At any time": Restrictions apply every day including bank holidays.
No mention of bank holidays: If signs don't specifically exclude bank holidays, restrictions technically still apply.

Grounds for Appeal

Ambiguous signage: If the signs were unclear about whether bank holidays were included, this supports an appeal.
Local practice: If the council's own website or communications suggest bank holiday parking is free, but a PCN was still issued.
Sunday rules applied: Some councils apply Sunday restrictions on bank holidays — check whether this is properly signposted.

Council vs Private

Private car parks may have different bank holiday rules that should be clearly signposted. If the signage doesn't mention bank holidays, argue that a reasonable person would assume standard terms apply but may have been confused.

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