About PCN Codes

PCN Codes explains council Penalty Charge Notices in plain English and helps people respond to them properly. It's free to use.

How we write and check content

Code descriptions come from the official London Councils and PATROL contravention code lists.
Amounts, deadlines and grounds come from legislation (legislation.gov.uk), Department for Transport statutory guidance, London Councils, GOV.UK and the two tribunals. Each page lists the sources it relies on.
Where we're not certain, we say so and point you to the official source.
Content was last reviewed on 21 October 2026.

What we cover

Council and TfL PCNs in England: parking, bus lanes and moving traffic. Wales has similar but separate rules. Scotland and Northern Ireland are different. Private parking charges are covered only briefly.

Not legal advice

This is general information, not legal advice, and using it doesn't create any adviser relationship. For complex or high-value matters, such as fleet operators or court enforcement, consider independent advice. We aren't connected to any council, TfL or tribunal.

Corrections

If you spot something out of date, please tell us. A contact method will be added when the site launches.

Not legal advice. This site gives general information about council PCNs in England, based on official sources (last reviewed 21 October 2026). Rules and amounts change and every case is different. Always check the notice you received, your council's website and the official sources, and consider independent advice for complex cases. PCN Codes is not connected to any council, TfL, London Tribunals or the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.