PCN contravention codes explained

Find the two-digit code on your Penalty Charge Notice to see what it means, how much it costs and how to appeal. Codes are the same across London and the rest of England (from the London Councils and PATROL lists).

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On-street parking

Code 01 Higher level
Parked on yellow lines

Code 02 Higher level
Parked where loading is banned

Code 05 Lower level
Overstayed paid parking

Code 06 Lower level
No pay & display ticket shown

Code 11 Lower level
Didn't pay (cashless / phone parking)

Code 12 Higher level
Residents' / shared bay without permit or payment

Code 14 Higher level
In an EV charging bay without charging

Code 16 Higher level
Permit bay without valid permit

Code 19 Lower level
Residents'/shared bay with invalid permit or expired time

Code 21 Higher level
Parked in a suspended bay

Code 22 Lower level
Returned too soon ('no return')

Code 23 Higher level
Wrong type of vehicle for the bay

Code 24 Lower level
Not within the bay markings

Code 25 Higher level
In a loading bay without loading

Code 26 Higher level
Double parking

Code 27 Higher level
Parked across a dropped kerb

Code 30 Lower level
Stayed longer than allowed

Code 40 Higher level
Disabled bay without a valid Blue Badge

Code 45 Higher level
Stopped on a taxi rank

Code 46 Higher level
Stopped on a red route or clearway

Code 47 Higher level
Stopped at a bus stop

Code 48 Higher level
Stopped on 'school keep clear' markings

Code 49 Higher level
Parked on a cycle track or lane

Code 61 Higher level
HGV parked on the pavement or verge

Code 62 Higher level
Pavement (footway) parking

Code 99 Higher level
Stopped on crossing zig-zags

Council car parks (off-street)

Code 73 Lower level
Council car park: no payment found

Code 80 Lower level
Council car park: stayed too long

Code 81 Higher level
Council car park / estate: restricted area

Code 82 Lower level
Council car park: paid time expired

Code 83 Lower level
Council car park: no ticket shown

Code 85 Higher level
Council car park: no valid permit

Code 86 Lower level
Council car park: outside bay markings

Code 87 Higher level
Council car park: disabled bay without Blue Badge

Moving traffic and bus lanes

Not listed? See the full official lists from London Councils and PATROL. We're adding more codes.

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.