Do I have to pay a private parking charge?

Not necessarily. Private parking charges are contractual, not criminal fines. Many have legal defects — inadequate signage, grace period violations, or failures under POFA 2012 — that make them unenforceable. A free scan will tell you whether yours does.

How long do I have to appeal a parking fine?

Typically 28 days from the date of the notice for a first-stage appeal to the operator. If rejected, you usually have 28 days to appeal to POPLA (BPA operators) or IAS (IPC operators). Council PCN timelines differ — check your notice.

The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 governs when a private parking company can pursue the registered keeper of a vehicle instead of the driver. Strict conditions must be met — including serving a valid Notice to Keeper within 14 days — or keeper liability does not apply.

Can I appeal after a debt collection letter?

Yes. If the operator rejects your first appeal, you still have the right to escalate to POPLA or IAS. Receiving a debt collection letter does not remove that right. Our Debt and Escalation Response Pack covers this stage.

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Tickets per year · UK

14.4m

TICKETS / YEAR

Private parking firms issued a record 14.4 million tickets in the year to March 2025, nearly 40,000 every single day, worth up to £1.4 billion if paid unchallenged. Many are legally challengeable at any stage.

RAC · 2025

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