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Challenge a Penalty Charge

You are entitled to challenge a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). These pages briefly detail what you should do at each stage and how long you have to do so.

A Representation is your chance to challenge the PCN and forms part of a legal process. There are a number of rules that must be followed by both the person making the Representation and TfL. The following page provides advice about the Representation process, possible grounds for making a Representation, the evidence that should be provided and what you can expect from us.

If your Representation is rejected, you may appeal to the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service (PATAS), an independent adjudication service, against this decision on specified grounds.  PATAS is an independent body which acts as a tribunal service.  An Adjudicator will consider your appeal and make an independent decision which in the normal course of events you and TfL will have to comply with.

In the event that you did not receive the PCN, or a response to your Representation or Appeal, you may be able to make a Statutory Declaration. The necessary form is provided with the Order for Recovery.

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