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.

How do I know if a parking fine is genuine UK?

Check that the issuing company is registered with the BPA or IPC, the PCN has correct details, and it was sent to the registered keeper. Genuine PCNs will include an appeal process. Be wary of scam letters demanding immediate payment.

Are all private parking fines legal?

Not all private parking fines are legally valid. For a charge to be enforceable, the operator must have adequate signage, be a member of an approved trade body, and follow POFA 2012 procedures including timely service of the Notice to Keeper.

How do I check if a parking company is registered?

Check the BPA website (britishparking.co.uk) or the IPC website to verify the operator's membership. If they are not a member of either body, they may not have the legal authority to access DVLA keeper data, making their charge harder to enforce.

Is My Parking Fine Legal? How to Check

Not All Parking Fines Are Legal

Just because you've received a parking fine doesn't mean it's valid. Many fines are issued incorrectly, and both councils and private operators make mistakes. Here's a systematic checklist to determine whether your fine is legal.

Checks for Private Parking Charges

Is the operator accredited? They must be a member of the BPA or IPC and hold a DVLA contract to access keeper data. An unaccredited operator has no legal backing.
Was signage adequate? Clear, prominent signs must be displayed at the entrance and throughout the car park.
Was the NtK served in time? Under POFA 2012, the Notice to Keeper must arrive within the required period.
Does the NtK contain all required information? It must include the amount, a description of the alleged breach, appeal rights, and how to identify the driver.
Is the charge proportionate? Following ParkingEye v Beavis, charges must be proportionate and serve a legitimate interest.

Checks for Council PCNs

Is there a valid Traffic Regulation Order? The restriction must be backed by a legal TRO. You can request this from the council.
Are the signs and lines correct? They must comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions.
Was the PCN served correctly? It must be placed on the vehicle or served by post within the legal timeframe.
Is the contravention code correct? The code must match the alleged offence.

What to Do If It's Not Legal

If any of these checks fail, appeal immediately citing the specific failure. An illegally issued fine should be cancelled.

Generate Your Appeal Letter

Check your fine and appeal if it fails. Generate your personalised appeal letter in minutes with CancelMyFine — just £4.99. Visit CancelMyFine.co.uk for expert guidance.