PCN code 71: Parked in an electric vehicles' charging place during restricted hours without charging

Parked in an electric vehicles' charging place during restricted hours without charging

Code 71 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.

For off-street car parks managed by councils, there is typically a 10-minute observation period before a CEO issues a PCN. Some councils also allow a grace period at the end of paid-for time. Check the signage and the relevant council policy.

If the only available payment method was not working, this can be grounds for appeal. Take photographs of the faulty machine (showing the error or "out of order" notice) with a timestamp. If there was an alternative way to pay (e.g. phone payment), the council may argue you should have used it.