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 IAS parking appeals?

IAS (Independent Appeals Service) handles appeals against parking charges issued by IPC member operators. It is free to use and its decisions are binding on the parking operator but not on the motorist.

How do I appeal to IAS?

After the parking operator rejects your initial appeal, they will provide an IAS appeal code. Use this code to submit your appeal through the IAS online portal within 28 days, including your grounds and evidence.

How long does IAS take to make a decision?

IAS typically takes 2-4 weeks to review an appeal and issue a decision. Both parties submit evidence, and an independent assessor reviews the case. You will be notified of the outcome by email.

How to Appeal a Parking Fine to IAS

What Is IAS?

The Independent Appeals Service (IAS) is the appeals body for parking charges issued by operators who are members of the International Parking Community (IPC). If an IPC-member operator rejects your initial appeal, you can escalate to IAS for a free, independent review. IAS decisions are binding on the operator.

IAS vs POPLA

The main difference is which operators each body covers. POPLA handles appeals against BPA member operators, while IAS handles appeals against IPC member operators. Check your PCN or the operator's rejection letter to see which trade body the operator belongs to. The appeal process is broadly similar for both.

How to Submit Your Appeal

You must have received a rejection from the parking operator first.
Submit your appeal within 28 days of the operator's rejection.
Include your appeal code (provided in the rejection letter), PCN reference, detailed grounds, and all supporting evidence.
The appeal is submitted online through the IAS portal.

Building a Strong Case

IAS assessors review evidence from both parties. To build the strongest case:

Reference the IPC Code of Practice where the operator has fallen short.
Cite POFA 2012 if the Notice to Keeper was late or non-compliant.
Provide clear photographic evidence of signage issues.
Be specific and factual — avoid generalisations.

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