We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure your posts do not contain any personally identifiable information (both your own and that of others). When uploading images, please take care that you have redacted all personal information including number plates, reference numbers and QR codes (which may reveal vehicle information when scanned).
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
Is there a max / cap on parking fines for Council-issued fines?
MrBolling
Posts: 1 Newbie
Hi there,
I got a parking fine today. In all honesty, I am as guilty as OJ Simpson here. But I was surprised to see that Cornwall Council is charging £70. (halved if you pay in 14days). This is more than the last one I had at £50 about 6months ago parking not far from where I parked today on a residential street - in the daytime on a single yellow line (same "offence").
Sure, private companies are capped to £50 but does the same not apply to Councils?
Seems a bit cheeky of them to not fine along the same lines...
I have until 2Sept2021 to appeal.
btw parking legitimately for the last 6months would've costed me a whopping £350+ so I am really getting off a bit light here tbh.
But was just curious about the double standard.
Looking fwd to replies!
I got a parking fine today. In all honesty, I am as guilty as OJ Simpson here. But I was surprised to see that Cornwall Council is charging £70. (halved if you pay in 14days). This is more than the last one I had at £50 about 6months ago parking not far from where I parked today on a residential street - in the daytime on a single yellow line (same "offence").
Sure, private companies are capped to £50 but does the same not apply to Councils?
Seems a bit cheeky of them to not fine along the same lines...
I have until 2Sept2021 to appeal.
btw parking legitimately for the last 6months would've costed me a whopping £350+ so I am really getting off a bit light here tbh.
But was just curious about the double standard.
Looking fwd to replies!
0
Comments
-
You seem to have it wrong! Private parking firms use £100 as a max. But it's not clear whether you've had a private or council parking charge/penalty.Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .
I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.#Private Parking Firms - Killing the High Street2 -
They are capped at £100 but nearly all of them ask for considerably more.You never know how far you can go until you go too far.0
-
Local Authorities outside of London operate two tiers, either £50 or £70 depending on the contravention.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.5K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.5K Spending & Discounts
- 247.4K Work, Benefits & Business
- 604.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.5K Life & Family
- 261.8K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards