But what do I mean by “deal with the PCN”? This might not mean you have to pay… How do I challenge a Penalty Charge Notice letter? A Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) is a type of notice given to motorists who are guilty of motoring offences, such as driving in a bus lane when not allowed or for parking contraventions on public land. One story reported by The Sun told of a couple returning to their vehicle and finding a note pretending to be a Parking Charge Notice from a parking company. And it’s probably done on purpose to make drivers think they have received the much more serious Penalty Charge Notice.

MoneyNerd Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pacific Financial Solutions Ltd who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference Number 688034) and is classed as a debt counselling firm.Research available parking and local parking requirements. Tourists and vehicles with out-of-state licenses are usually targeted because they are assumed to not know about the local parking laws. MoneyNerd Limited introducer for Age Partnership Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference Number 425432). There is a deadline to appeal a PCN, and you will miss your opportunity if you don’t appeal in time! What is a fake Penalty Charge Notice? Thrifty Family does not give specific debt advice and we recommend that you always discuss your personal situation with a qualified adviser that works for a company that is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. With your consent Thrifty Family may pass you on to a trusted debt counselling company or insolvency practitioner. For a full breakdown of Penalty Charge Notices and related laws, I suggest reading our PCN laws guide. Is a Penalty Charge Notice legally enforceable?

You can receive a fake Penalty Charge Notice in the post, which could be effective for scammers because some Penalty Charges are sent this way.For example, you might have been given a PCN for driving in a bus lane, but you only entered the bus lane because the Police instructed you to.