What Is the Traffic Penalty Tribunal?
The Traffic Penalty Tribunal (TPT) is the independent adjudication service for council parking fines in England and Wales. If a council rejects your formal representation against a Penalty Charge Notice, you can appeal to the TPT for a free, independent review. The TPT adjudicator's decision is legally binding on the council.
When Can You Appeal to the TPT?
You can only appeal to the TPT after the council has rejected your formal representation. The council's rejection letter (Notice of Rejection of Representations) must include information about your right to appeal to the TPT. You have 28 days from the date of rejection to submit your appeal.
How to Appeal
Appeals are submitted online at trafficpenaltytribunal.gov.uk. You'll need your PCN number, the council's rejection letter, your grounds for appeal, and any supporting evidence. You can choose to have your case decided on paper (evidence only) or request a hearing by telephone or in person.
Statutory Grounds
- The contravention did not occur.
- The PCN was not served in accordance with the law.
- You were not the owner at the relevant time.
- The vehicle had been stolen or taken without consent.
- The penalty exceeds the relevant amount.
- The Traffic Regulation Order is invalid.
What to Expect
The TPT aims to decide cases within a few weeks. The adjudicator is impartial and legally qualified. If you win, the PCN is cancelled. If you lose, you must pay the full penalty (the early payment discount is no longer available at this stage).
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