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Parking Fines
Council-issued PCNs and private parking tickets follow very different rules. Knowing which you've got is the first step.
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Council PCNs vs private parking charges
Council PCNs are enforced via traffic tribunal and bailiffs. Private parking 'tickets' are civil invoices — different rights, different risks.
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How to challenge a parking charge
Not every ticket is enforceable. Knowing whether it's a council PCN or a private charge shapes your options.
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