Where Can I Find Fixed Penalty Notice Contact Details?

Have you received a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) and don’t know who to contact? You’re not the only one. Each month, over 32,000 people visit this site looking for advice on tickets and fines. It may seem scary, but there’s no need to worry.

In this article, we’ll help you understand:

The different kinds of Fixed Penalty Notices.
Why you might get an on-the-spot fine.
Which driving offences can lead to a Fixed Penalty Notice.
How to find the Fixed Penalty Notice contact details.
What happens if you ignore a Fixed Penalty Notice.

Our team has guided many people who were in the same situation as you are now, so we know how it feels to get a Fixed Penalty Notice, and we’re here to help you. So, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in to learn how to handle your FPN.

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Who issues Fixed Penalty Notices?

Several authorities have the power to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for specific offences.

Examples include the following:

· Parking offences
· Speeding
· Breaking certain traffic rules
· Failing to pay a London Congestion Zone charge

The authorities that issue these fines include the following:

· The Police
· Local councils
· Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Do I have to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice?

You will face prosecution if you don’t pay a Fixed Penalty Notice.

Moreover, you could face a more significant fine and court costs too.

That said, you’d only be given penalty points for specific offences, including parking FPNs for parking a vehicle in a dangerous position.

How much is an FPN for traffic offences?

I’ve listed how much a Fixed Penalty Notice for traffic offences could set you back below:

A non-endorsable penalty could cost you £50 but as much as £100, but you won’t receive any penalty points on your driving licence
An endorsable penalty will cost you £100, and you’d typically receive three penalty points on your driving licence. However, depending on the seriousness of the offence, you could get 6 points and a fine of £300. Or 6 points and a £200 fine

Specific traffic offences will earn you a £30 fine, but more if it’s committed in the Greater London area.

How do I find Fixed Penalty Notice contact details?

You can contact the issuer of a Fixed Penalty Notice if you have a query or need to find out more about the charge.

For example, maybe the details on the FPN are incorrect, which you need to clarify.

I’ve listed ways to contact an issuer in the table below.

Find local councils’ contact details	https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Traffic Penalty Tribunal (PTP)	0800 160 1999
PTP email enquiry option	[email protected]
Fixed Penalty Notice contact number	https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Fixed Penalty Notice speeding contact number	0800 160 1999
Fixed Penalty Notice helpline	0800 160 1999

How do I Pay a Fixed Penalty Notice?

You can pay a Fixed Penalty Notice in several ways depending on an authority’s payment options which I have listed below:

Telephone payment option, which allows you to pay the FPN by credit or debit card
Pay by cheque through the post
Online payment option, which is a web-based payment option offered by the government

You must provide the following information when paying a Fixed Penalty Notice:

· The Fixed Penalty Notice reference number
· Your vehicle registration number
· Payment details

Apart from paying the penalty, you are also legally obligated to send your driving licence to a local police station.

You must do this within seven days.

Failure to send your licence to the police could result in a warrant being issued for your arrest.

What was a civil matter will become a criminal offence which could be recorded on your criminal record.

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What happens if I ignore a Fixed Penalty Notice?

As previously mentioned, it’d be an expensive decision to ignore a Fixed Penalty Notice you receive.

No matter what the alleged offence happens to be, the consequences of ignoring the penalty and refusing to pay will be far-reaching.

When you don’t pay a Fixed Penalty Notice, the following will happen:

You will get a summons to go to court
The original penalty increases by 50%, and the court will enforce the fine
If you ignore the summons to appear in court, a warrant for your arrest could be issued

Is it worth contesting a Fixed Penalty Notice?

Contesting a Fixed Penalty Notice means requesting a court hearing because no formal appeals process exists.

The problem is that if you lose a case in court, you’d be found guilty, and you will have to pay higher penalties.

Plus, you’d have to pay court costs.

How long do I have to pay or appeal a Fixed Penalty Charge?

You must pay a Fixed Penalty Charge within 28 days or face paying 50% more.

That said, if you want to chance your luck and appeal an FPN, the law does allow you to file a representation in writing to the relevant authority.

You must provide a valid reason for having the FPN cancelled. An adjudication officer will send you an acknowledgement of receipt and notify you in writing of their decision.

If the authority upholds your representation, no further action is taken.

However, if they reject your representation, you must pay the penalty within seven days or face court action.