PCN code 56: Parked in contravention of a commercial vehicle waiting restriction

Parked in contravention of a commercial vehicle waiting restriction

Code 56 is a higher level penalty. In London, the current full amounts are Band A £160 · Band B £140, with early-payment amounts of Band A £80 · Band B £70. The actual amount and deadline can vary by authority, location and PCN date, so check the notice.

You can challenge a council PCN using the stages and deadlines shown on the notices. Check the issuer policy before relying on the reduced amount being re-offered after an unsuccessful challenge. A Notice to Owner enables a formal representation, and a Notice of Rejection explains the independent tribunal route.

Use the deadline on each document. The PCN states the initial challenge and payment periods, the Notice to Owner gives the formal-representation deadline, and the Notice of Rejection gives the tribunal-appeal deadline.

Prescribed hours are the times during which a parking restriction applies, as shown on the accompanying signs. Outside these hours, the restriction does not apply. Always check the times shown on nearby signs — if the sign is missing or unclear, this could be grounds for appeal.

Yes. If yellow lines or bay markings are so worn that they are not clearly visible, this can be valid grounds for appeal. Take photographs showing the condition of the markings as evidence.