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 powers do councils have under the Traffic Management Act?

Councils can issue Penalty Charge Notices, employ civil enforcement officers, use CCTV for enforcement, set fine levels within government bands, and pursue unpaid fines through the Traffic Enforcement Centre.

Does the Traffic Management Act apply in Scotland?

The Traffic Management Act 2004 primarily applies to England and Wales. Scotland has its own framework under the Road Traffic Act 1991 and local authority legislation. The appeal process in Scotland goes through different bodies.

Traffic Management Act 2004 — Parking Fine Rules Explained

What Is the Traffic Management Act 2004?

The Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA 2004) is the primary legislation governing civil parking enforcement by local councils in England and Wales. It transferred parking enforcement from the police to local authorities and established the framework for issuing Penalty Charge Notices, challenging them, and escalating to independent adjudication.

How TMA 2004 Affects Your Parking Fine

Civil enforcement: Parking offences are civil matters, not criminal. You won't get a criminal record or points on your licence for parking fines.
PCN service rules: The Act sets out how PCNs must be served — either affixed to the vehicle or posted to the registered keeper.
Payment and discounts: The 50% early payment discount (within 14 days) is established by TMA 2004.
Notice to Owner: The formal process of sending a Notice to Owner and accepting representations is prescribed by the Act.
Independent adjudication: Your right to appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal is guaranteed by TMA 2004.

Traffic Regulation Orders

Every parking restriction enforced by a council must be backed by a valid Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). A TRO is a legal document that specifies the restriction. If the TRO is missing, expired, or doesn't match the signage on the ground, the PCN is invalid. You can request a copy of the relevant TRO from the council under the Freedom of Information Act.

Contravention Codes

TMA 2004 uses standardised contravention codes (e.g., Code 01: parking in a restricted street). Your PCN must cite the correct code. If the code doesn't match the alleged offence, this is grounds for appeal.

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