How do I pay a penalty charge notice?

Pay your Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)

1. Pay by phone. Call 0121 667 4964 to pay your penalty charge by telephone. The penalty charge payment line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2. Pay by cash. You can take your PCN to any PayPoint outlet.
3. Pay by cheque or postal order. Using the payment slip on your PCN, return it to:

What is the time limit for issuing a penalty charge notice?

within 28 days
By law the PCN must be issued within 28 days of when the traffic warden saw the parking rule was broken or it was caught on camera. Drivers can challenge the fine or have 28 days to pay: a discount of 50% is available for payment within 14 days (21 days if vehicle is caught on camera and the PCN is posted).

What happens if you don’t pay a PCN?

If you don’t pay: the cost could go up as you might have to pay court costs – and PCNs are increased by 50% if you don’t pay in time. your credit rating could be affected. the court could send bailiffs to take your belongings.

Do you have to pay a PCN?

You should pay your PCN if the independent tribunal disagrees with your appeal. If you don’t pay within 28 days, the penalty will go up by another 50%. The council can then take you to court – your credit rating might be affected and you might also have to pay court costs.

How are fixed penalty notices used by Barnet Council?

Primarily, the income derived from the FPNs will be used to fund the service. From the 1st February 2019 30% of any income derived from the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices will be shared with the Council and reinvested into Waste Enforcement and Environmental Crime activity to help Keep Barnet Cleaner and Safer. Rate this page?

When to pay a Penalty Charge Notice ( PCN )?

There is a discount of 50% if you pay the PCN within 14 days from the date it was issued, by paying you admit liability

What happens if I challenge a penalty charge?

If your challenge is unsuccessful you can still pay at the discounted amount of 50% of the charge. Please don’t write to us again until you receive a Notice to Owner (or Enforcement Notice for Bus Lane PCNs) which is sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle.

When is Barnet Council open to the public?

We are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The Information Management Team handles requests under Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Subject Access Requests (SAR), ensuring our service meets legal requirements, and responding to data protection incidents.