Guides

Got a letter? Know your dates.

The general rules for each kind of fine, in plain words. Information to help you decide, not legal advice.

Private parking charges

How private parking charges work in England and Wales, the 14-day rule, discounts, grace periods and how to appeal to POPLA or the IAS.

How council PCNs work for parking and bus lanes: the 50% discount, informal challenges, formal representations and the free independent adjudicator.

What to do when a Notice of Intended Prosecution arrives: the 14-day rule, the 28 days to name the driver, and what usually comes next.