< Go Back Can you Appeal a Fixed Penalty Notice Parking Ticket? Posted: Dec 22, 2022 Fixed penalty notices (FPN) are a type of ticket that can be issued for a wide range of motoring offences , including parking offences. Since they were introduced in the 1950s, the remits of FPNs have increased and many other types of tickets have been introduced, leaving many drivers unsure of the steps taken when appealing a parking ticket.
In this article, we’re going to explain FPNs in more detail and discuss how you can go about appealing one should you get one.
How do you Appeal a Fixed Penalty Notice Parking Ticket? Fixed penalty notices are an alternative to going to court. This means they are issued in instances where you otherwise may find yourself in magistrate’s court. Often, FPNs are fines, but you can incur penalty points depending on the type of notice you have.
Due to the fact an FPN is an alternative to going to court, if you want to appeal a fixed penalty notice on the grounds of innocence or extenuating circumstances, your best bet is to get in touch with a lawyer . This is because challenging an FPN means you’ll have to go to a magistrate's court.
At Fosse Law, we are expert motoring solicitors in Leicester and can provide advice if you’re looking to challenge a fixed penalty notice.
Fixed Penalty Notice Fixed penalty notices were initially reserved solely for minor parking offences, but they can now be issued by local councils looking to avoid formal prosecution for a number of different criminal offences. However, they are still mostly used for motoring offences , such as:
- Speeding
- Traffic light offences
- Driving without insurance
- Not wearing a seatbelt
As mentioned, there are three types of fixed penalty notices:
- Endorsable – An endorsable fixed penalty notice means you may be issued with a fine between £60 and £200. You might also incur points on your licence, typically three. You have seven days to hand your driving licence to your local police station, and you have 21 days to pay the fine.
- Non-endorsable – A non-endorsable ticket involves paying a fine of approximately £30 within 21 days. You don’t need to hand your licence to the police.
- Conditional offer – A conditional offer fixed penalty notice is generally issued in relation to speeding offences. A notice of intended prosecution will be sent to the registered keeper of the car, and the registered keeper must then provide information about who was driving when the offence was committed. When the driver accepts blame, they will usually be ordered to pay a £60 fine and receive three points on their licence.
It's important to note that a fixed penalty notice isn’t a criminal conviction, but until the notice is settled, it must be declared as such.
Support with Motoring Offences If you’ve received a fixed penalty notice and would like assistance on how to appeal it, please get in touch with a member of our team today.