Do I Pay my Northern Rail Fixed Penalty Notice or Appeal?
Have you received a Fixed Penalty Notice from Northern Rail? You might feel frustrated and unsure about what to do next. This is a common worry, and each month more than 32,000 people turn to this site for guidance.
This article will help you understand:
- What a Northern Rail Fixed Penalty Notice is and why you might get one.
- How to make an appeal against your notice.
- The cost of a Penalty Fare on Northern Rail.
- What happens if you don’t pay your notice.
- Where to find more help if you need it.
We know it can be hard to deal with such notices, and we’re here to help. Our team has lots of experience with similar cases. We’ll share this knowledge with you to help you make an informed decision. Let’s dive in and find out more about handling your Northern Rail Fixed Penalty Notice.
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How Much is a Penalty Fare on Northern Rail?
A Penalty Fare will set you back £100 or double the price of a single fare ticket you should have purchased for your intended journey.
If you pay the fine within 21 days, however, you get to pay a discounted amount of £50 plus the cost of the single fare!
Do I pay my Northern Rail Fixed Penalty Notice or appeal it?
Getting a Fixed Penalty Notice from Northern Rail can be stressful. Especially as the fine could be as much as £90 if you don’t respond in time.
That said, if you feel the fine is unjust or the details are incorrect, you have the right to appeal. But make sure you have adequate evidence to support your appeal!
If, however, you don’t want the hassle and the fine is fair, paying it within 14 days means you pay a discounted amount. At the end of the day, it could be the better and cheaper option!
Thanks for reading this post. I hope the information helps you deal with a Fixed Penalty Notice from Northern Rail so the outcome is positive!
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| Initial Fine | £100 |
| Additional Fees | £171 |
| Total Fine | £271 |
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How do you appeal a Northern Rail FPN?
If you want to appeal a Northern Rail FPN, you must do so within 14 days of receiving the Notice. Otherwise, you could find the matter gets referred for prosecution!
But before paying make sure the details on the notice you’re sent are correct and that the FPN was correctly issued. For example, did the Notice arrive later than the permitted time after the alleged parking offence?
Representations against Fixed Penalty Notices must be made in writing by post or email. If you write a letter it must be sent to the following address:
DRPU
Northern Trains Limited
FREEPOST NEA 3188
Bradford, BD1 1BR
You must provide adequate evidence to support an appeal together with your details and the FPN reference number.
If you don’t know the Penalty Charge number, there are ways to find it which I’ve covered in one of my other guides on how to find an FPN reference number.
How do you appeal a Penalty Fare from Northern Rail?
You have 21 days to file an appeal against a Penalty Fare from Northern Rail and you must lodge the appeal in writing!
You’ll also have to provide the following with your appeal:
- Your details
- The Penalty Fare reference number
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How do you appeal a Northern Rail Fixed Penalty Notice?
If you want to appeal a Northern Rail Fixed Penalty Notice, you must do so within 14 days of receiving the Notice. Again, all appeals against FPNs must be made in writing as above.
How do you pay a Northern Rail fine?
If you decide to pay the Northern Rail fine, you can do so by credit or debit card via their online payment option.
Alternatively, you can pay by phone on 0844 409 2717 but you’ll have to pay 5p per minute plus network charges.
There’s also another payment option which is to pay the fine by Postal Order and send it to the following address:
| How to appeal a Penalty Fare | Where to send a Penalty Fare appeal |
| In writing by post | Penalty Services PO Box 1258 KING’S LYNN PE30 9GJ |
| In writing by email | www.penaltyservices.co.uk |
What happens when you don’t pay a Northern Rail Penalty Fare Notice?
If you don’t pay the fine within 21 days or you fail to appeal it, more fees and charges are added to the original amount. The maximum you could be fined is £1,000 but you’d also receive a conviction!
Also, if a fine goes unpaid after you get in the post, it’d be classed as a criminal offence! You could get a huge fine and/or 3 months in prison!
Where do you send your appeal against a Penalty Fare?
I’ve listed where and how you can send your appeal against a Northern Rail Penalty Fare in the table below:
| How to appeal a Penalty Fare | Where to send a Penalty Fare appeal |
| In writing by post | Penalty Services PO Box 1258 KING’S LYNN PE30 9GJ |
| In writing by email | www.penaltyservices.co.uk |
If you’re not satisfied with the outcome of an appeal against the fine, you can then appeal the decision. Also, make sure the appeal is written correctly to increase your chances of success.
Do you need more information about Penalty Charge Notices?
Check out my other post on how to avoid paying Penalty Charge Notices.
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