Parking fines

Do not ignore a Penalty Charge Notice

The notice could end up being registered as civil debt at the county court. If this happens, bailiff action could be taken.

If you plan to appeal...

Please do not pay your parking fine if you plan to appeal. Once a fine is paid, you accept liability and we will close the case.

How to pay

The quickest way to pay is online using your debit or credit card using our secure payments service available 24 hours a day.

Pay your parking fine online

You can also pay your parking fine:

• By phone: 0300 456 0496. Available 24 hours a day. Please have your vehicle details, credit or debit card and Penalty Charge Notice number ready.
• At the Post Office: find your nearest Post Office branch. 
• At a PayPoint outlet: find your nearest PayPoint outlet. 

If you're paying in person, make sure to bring the barcode from your Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Finding your Penalty Charge Notice number

Your Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) number starts with the letters RE and is printed on your notice. If you can’t find it, contact us using the details on this page and provide your vehicle registration number so we can check for any issued PCNs.

Discounted payment

If you pay your Penalty Charge Notice within 14 days of it being issued, you'll be able to pay it at a reduced rate of 50 per cent.

Payment plans

If the discount period has passed and you receive a means-tested benefit, you may be considered for a payment plan. You’ll need to send supporting evidence by post using the contact details on this page.

Why we charge for parking

Parking fees help us to manage and support the maintenance of council car parks. Any funds left after the costs of maintaining our car parks are used for other services like traffic management, better public transport and facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

Our Parking Enforcement Policy

You can read our Parking Enforcement Policy online.

• View our Parking Enforcment Policy