Parking Ticket Help
Received a parking ticket?
Start by identifying who issued your ticket. The rules and appeal routes are different for each.
1. Identify your ticket type
2. Common questions
How do I challenge a private parking charge?
The step-by-step process for appealing to the operator and an independent service.
What is the difference between a council PCN and private parking charge?
Who issues each type of ticket and how the appeal routes differ.
What happens if I entered the wrong registration number?
What to do if a typing mistake at the machine or in an app led to a ticket.
Can I challenge a ticket if I paid for parking?
When payment is a strong ground for appeal – and when it may not be enough.
What is POPLA?
The independent appeals service for many private parking charges.
3. Free and paid options
Free
You can appeal to the issuer and use independent appeal services such as POPLA, the IAS, London Tribunals or the Traffic Penalty Tribunal at no cost.
Paid
Specialist services can help prepare your appeal for a fee. Check the costs and terms before you commit.
Ticket help guides
MyParkedCar is an information and referral website. Parking bookings and specialist services are provided by third parties.