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.

When is a parking fine unenforceable UK?

A private parking fine may be unenforceable if the Notice to Keeper was served late, signage was inadequate, the operator is not a BPA or IPC member, the charge is over 6 years old, or POFA 2012 procedures were not followed.

Can I check if my parking fine is unenforceable?

Check the date on the NtK against when you received it, verify the operator's trade body membership, confirm signage was adequate, and check for procedural errors on the PCN. Any of these issues can make the fine unenforceable.

What happens if a parking fine is unenforceable?

If a parking fine is unenforceable, the operator cannot successfully pursue it through court. However, they may still send letters and debt collection notices. If they do take court action, file a defence citing the specific reason for unenforceability.

When Does a Parking Fine Become Unenforceable?

Enforceability Depends on the Details

A parking fine can become unenforceable for several reasons — and it's not just about waiting for the limitation period to expire. Many fines are unenforceable from the moment they're issued due to procedural failures by the operator or council.

Private Charges — When They're Unenforceable

Late Notice to Keeper: Under POFA 2012, if the NtK was not served within the required timeframe, keeper liability does not transfer. The operator cannot pursue the keeper.
Non-compliant NtK: If the NtK doesn't contain all the information required by POFA Schedule 4, it's invalid.
Operator not accredited: If the operator is not a BPA or IPC member, they don't have DVLA access and cannot identify the keeper.
No landowner authority: If the operator doesn't have a valid contract with the landowner, they have no right to issue charges.
After 6 years: The Limitation Act 1980 prevents court claims after 6 years.

Council PCNs — When They're Unenforceable

Invalid Traffic Regulation Order: No valid TRO means no valid restriction.
Non-compliant signage: Signs must match the TRO and comply with regulations.
Procedural failures: Failure to correctly serve the PCN, NtO, or Charge Certificate.
Wrong contravention code: The code must match the actual alleged offence.

How to Check

Review your PCN and all subsequent correspondence carefully. Check dates, details, and compliance with the relevant rules. If you find a procedural failure, it may make your fine unenforceable regardless of whether a contravention actually occurred.

Generate Your Appeal Letter

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