Should I Pay my Leeds Parking Fine or Can I Appeal?
Have you received a parking fine in Leeds? If so, you’re not alone. Each month, I guide over 32,000 people who are worried about parking fines and tickets. We are here to help you understand your situation better.
In this article, we’ll explore:
- What a Leeds parking fine is and why you might get one.
- How to appeal a Leeds parking fine and possibly have it dismissed.
- Reasons for paying the fine quickly or waiting to appeal.
- What to do if your appeal is rejected.
- Where to find extra help if you need it.
We know that getting a parking fine can be confusing and a bit scary. You might worry that you have to pay a fine that isn’t fair or feel unsure about how to appeal it. We have dealt with many similar cases, and we understand how you feel. We’re ready to help you with your Leeds parking fine. Let’s get started.
Do You Have to Pay?
In some circumstances, you might have a legitimate reason not to pay your fine.
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Should you pay a Leeds parking ticket straight away?
Unless you have grounds to appeal a Leeds penalty charge notice, you could be better off paying the fine early. Why? Because you’d pay half the amount if you pay within 14 days!
The actual deadline for paying a Leeds Penalty Charge Notice is 28 days. But if you wait that long, you’d pay the full amount. If you wait any longer, you lose the right to appeal!
That said, if you have a good reason to challenge the parking ticket, you have the right to do so.
How do you appeal a Leeds parking ticket?
As mentioned, you have the right to appeal a Leeds parking ticket if you feel it’s unjust or the information it contains is wrong.
You can appeal a Leeds parking fine online and the council will assess whether to uphold your appeal or reject it.
Also, the council should respond to your appeal in a timely manner.
Check out what happened to one motorist who got a PCN and wanted to challenge it:
Source: Moneysavingexpert
Successful Appeal Case Study
Situation
| Initial Fine | £100 |
| Additional Fees | £171 |
| Total Fine | £271 |
The Appeal Process
Scott used JustAnswer, online legal service to enhance his appeal. The trial of this cost him just £5.
| Total Fine | £271 |
| Cost of legal advice | £5 |
JustAnswer helped Scott craft the best appeal possible and he was able to win his case.
Scott’s fine was cancelled and he only paid £5 for the legal help.
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Should you ignore a Leeds parking ticket?
No. It’s never a good idea to ignore parking tickets issued by authorities. First, a council doesn’t have to take you to court to get you to pay.
Second, you could end up with a County Court Judgement (CCJ) on your record. It will ruin your credit rating and the chance of getting credit until the CCJ expires!
Should you pay a Leeds parking fine or can you appeal it?
Provided you have a good excuse to challenge a Leeds parking fine, you should file an appeal within 28 days. Moreover, everything goes on hold when you appeal a Penalty Charge Notice.
On the other hand, if you deserve the fine, you should consider paying it early. If you settle the PCN within 14 days, you get to pay half the amount!
Thanks for reading this post. I hope you found the information helpful in dealing with a Leeds parking fine!
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What excuses can be used to appeal a Leeds parking fine?
If you have a valid excuse for appealing a Leeds parking fine, then go for it. I’ve listed some reasons why the council may cancel the PCN if you’ve provided adequate proof:
- You weren’t given a mandatory grace period before the parking ticket was issued
- The parking ticket arrived over 28 days after the alleged offence occurred
- You were parked correctly, paid the right fee, displayed the ticket correctly and did not commit a parking infringement
- A medical emergency prevented you from returning to your vehicle in time
- Your car had broken down and you were waiting for assistance
- You couldn’t pay to park because the machines were out of order
- Your car was stolen when the ticket was issued
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What happens when an appeal is rejected?
You’ll be sent a Notice of Rejection when Leeds Council rejects your appeal against a parking ticket. You then have two choices which are:
- To pay the parking ticket within 28 days, or
- File another appeal with an Adjudicator within the 28 days deadline of getting the Notice
When you don’t appeal or pay the Leeds parking ticket within the 28 deadlines, you risk having a Charge Certificate issued against you! You then have 14 days to pay the full fine!
If you don’t pay within 14 days, a court order demanding payment is issued and if you continue to ignore things, a judgement is levied against you!
How do you pay a Leeds parking ticket?
You can pay a Leeds parking ticket in several ways which I’ve listed in the table below:
| Payment options | Links, details and addresses |
| Online payment option | Online process |
| Online banking option | Leeds City CouncilHead Office CollectionAccount #: 00000000Sort code: 57-12-72 |
| Payment by phone option | 0300 456 0484 |
| Postal option | Parking Services P.O. Box 139 Leeds LS9 1AA |
You’ll have to provide the following information when you pay a Leeds parking fine:
- Penalty Charge number
- Vehicle registration number (VRN)
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