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 appeal a police parking fine?

Yes, you can challenge a police Fixed Penalty Notice by requesting a court hearing within 28 days instead of paying the fine. The court will then decide whether the offence occurred and whether the penalty is appropriate.

What is the difference between a PCN and an FPN?

A PCN (Penalty Charge Notice) is a civil penalty issued by councils or private companies. An FPN (Fixed Penalty Notice) is issued by police for criminal parking offences and can carry penalty points in some cases.

Do police parking fines carry penalty points?

Most parking-related FPNs do not carry penalty points, but some obstruction offences can. The FPN will state whether points apply. If in doubt, seek legal advice before deciding whether to pay or challenge.

How to Appeal a Police Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN)

What Is a Police FPN?

A Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) issued by the police is different from both council PCNs and private parking charges. Police FPNs are criminal penalties — they are issued for offences under the Road Traffic Act and related legislation. For parking, police tend to issue FPNs for more serious offences such as parking dangerously, obstructing the road, or parking on motorway hard shoulders.

FPN vs PCN — Key Differences

Legal basis: FPNs are criminal; PCNs are civil (council) or contractual (private).
Issuing authority: Only police can issue FPNs.
Penalty: FPN amounts are set by statute, typically £50–£100.
Appeal route: You cannot appeal an FPN in the same way as a PCN. Your option is to refuse to pay and request a court hearing.

How to Challenge a Police FPN

You have 28 days to either pay the FPN or request a court hearing. If you believe the FPN was issued incorrectly, do not pay it — payment is treated as an admission of guilt. Instead, write to the police force that issued the FPN explaining why you believe it was wrong. If the police don't withdraw it, the case goes to a Magistrates' Court where you can present your defence.

When to Challenge

The offence did not occur as described.
You were not the driver at the time.
There were exceptional circumstances (medical emergency, for example).
The officer made procedural errors in issuing the FPN.

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