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 you stop on double yellow lines to load?

Yes, loading and unloading is generally permitted on single and double yellow lines for a reasonable period, unless there are kerb markings (yellow stripes) indicating a loading ban. You must be actively loading or unloading goods.

How long can you park on yellow lines for loading UK?

There is no fixed time limit for loading, but it must be for a reasonable period. Typically 20-40 minutes is considered acceptable depending on the nature and quantity of goods. Extended periods may be challenged.

How do I prove I was loading and unloading?

Provide delivery notes, invoices, photos of goods being loaded, dashcam footage, or a statement from the business you were delivering to. The key is demonstrating you were actively loading goods, not simply parked.

How to Appeal a Parking Fine When You Were Loading

Loading and Unloading — Your Rights

Loading and unloading is permitted on most single and double yellow lines in the UK, provided there are no loading restrictions in place (indicated by yellow kerb marks or loading restriction signs). If you were genuinely loading or unloading goods and received a parking fine, you have valid grounds for appeal.

What Counts as Loading?

Loading must involve the continuous process of moving goods to or from a vehicle. It includes:

Delivering or collecting heavy or bulky items that cannot reasonably be carried a long distance.
Loading business goods or equipment.
Delivering or collecting items for a nearby property or business.

It does not include stopping to pop into a shop for personal shopping, even briefly.

Time Limits for Loading

There is no fixed statutory time limit for loading, but the activity must be continuous and observed. Enforcement officers should observe your vehicle for a period (typically 5–20 minutes depending on the council) before issuing a PCN. If a ticket was issued without a proper observation period, challenge this.

Evidence to Support Your Appeal

Delivery or collection notes with timestamps.
Photos showing the goods being loaded.
Correspondence from the business you were delivering to or collecting from.
A statement from anyone who witnessed the loading activity.

Generate Your Appeal Letter

Prove you were loading, not parking. Generate your personalised appeal letter in minutes with CancelMyFine — just £4.99. Visit CancelMyFine.co.uk for a tailored appeal.