Should I Pay or Appeal my Bexley Council PCN?

If you’ve got a Bexley Council parking ticket, you might be wondering what to do next. Each month, over 32,000 people come to us for advice on tickets and fines, just like you are doing now. This guide will help you understand your ticket and what you can do about it. We’ll show you:

• What a Bexley Council Parking Charge Notice (PCN) is,
• Why you might have been given a PCN,
• The cost of a Bexley Council PCN,
• How to pay your PCN,
• And how to appeal if you think the PCN is wrong.

We know it can be worrying to get a parking ticket, especially if you’re not sure why you got it or if it’s fair. We’re here to help you understand your options and make the best choice for you. Let’s dive in.

Why have I been given a PCN?

Some of the reasons for being given a penalty charge notice include:

• Parked on a length of yellow line and loading activities were not observed.
• Vehicle was parked at a length of yellow line with kerb markings when waiting is not allowed.
• Purchased parking time had expired.
• More parking time was purchased after the maximum stay had been reached and the vehicle had not moved.
•  Parked without payment of the parking charge.
• Parked in a permit space without displaying a valid permit.
• Parking in a loading gap marked by a yellow line.
• The ticket was issued for parking in a suspended parking place.
• The vehicle was re-parked in the same place within the no-return period.
• The vehicle was not parked correctly within the bay markings.
• -Staying for longer than allowed in a free parking place.
• Vehicle was parked in a disabled parking place without displaying a valid disabled blue badge.
• Parking in a parking place for police vehicles.
• Vehicle was parked at a bus stop.

Bexley Council PCN

A Bexley PCN is a Penalty Charge Notice issued by the London Borough of Bexley. A PCN may be issued in one of two ways. 

The first way is that they may leave the PCN adhered to your vehicle’s windscreen. If your infraction is caught on video, they will obtain your address from the DVLA and mail the PCN to you. The latter is frequently the case if you commit a traffic violation, such as driving in a bus lane when it is not allowed. 

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How do I pay my Bexley Council PCN?

There are a few ways you can pay Bexley PCN. For all of them, you will need your PCN number and your vehicle registration number. 

How much is a Bexley Council PCN?

A London Borough of Bexley PCN will cost the registered keeper of the vehicle £80 or £130.London Borough of Bexley. (2021). Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) – parking. Bexley.gov.ukLondon Borough of Bexley. (2021). Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) – parking. Bexley.gov.uk.. Less significant violations are charged at a lower rate, whereas more serious violations are charged at a higher rate. 

If you pay within 14 days, you will receive a 50% discount. This means that early payers will only have to pay £40 for minor infractions and £65 for major infractions. This is an incentive to get you to pay quickly, and if you know that you were caught bang to rights parking somewhere you shouldn’t have been or breaking a traffic rule, it is well worth taking advantage of. Not only it is cheaper, but it also means the whole process is done and dusted and not something you need to think about any longer. 

How long do I have to pay a Bexley Council PCN?

You have 28 days to pay or launch a Bexley PCN appeal. If you don’t, you can expect further fees added and even land yourself a CCJ or face enforcement agent (bailiff) action. 

What if I want to appeal my Bexley Council PCN?

You can only launch a Bexley PCN challenge if you do so during the first 28 days. Outside of this window, the council is not required to accept any appeals. When making an appeal, you should be truthful and provide as much evidence as possible. Without this, your appeal is likely to be rejected. 

You should use the council’s online tool on the PCN Bexley gov website to challenge your Bexley PCN. To identify your parking ticket and file an appeal, use your car registration number and PCN reference number. 

Your appeal must contain a statement explaining why you want to contest the ticket, as well as any relevant proof you supply. The council will consider your appeal and notify you in writing of their decision.

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What happens if I just ignore my PCN from Bexley Council?

If you do not pay a Penalty Charge Notice, the local council will use a charge certificate to increase your fine by 50%. The charge certificate raises £80 fines to £120, or £130 fines to £195, and provides you with 14 days to pay the additional sum. 

Anyone who fails to meet the charge certificate deadline will face harsher penalties. At this stage, the council might request that a court order be issued against you, making you liable for payment. In addition, defying this court order will allow the council to undertake debt collection methods such as hiring bailiffs. 

If you have to deal with bailiffs, your debt will rise again. The bailiffs’ fees for their services are passed on to you – as well as stress and inconvenience. 

Bexley Council Contact Details

FAQs about a Bexley Council PCN

Can I buy a Bexley parking permit, and how much are they?

Bexley parking permits are available and cost £125 to £150 per year depending on location. Visitor parking permits cost £20. You can find out more by clicking here. 

How do I get in touch with Bexley Council?

If you want to speak to someone at Bexley Council about parking and Penalty Charge Notices, including to recover a PCN reference number, call 020 8303 7777. Lines are open on weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.

References:

1. Department for Transport. (2020). Penalty charge notices for parking. GOV.UK.
2. London Borough of Bexley. (2021). Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) – parking. Bexley.gov.uk.
3. Citizens Advice. (2021). Dealing with a Parking Ticket. Citizens Advice.
4. Which?. (2021). How to appeal a parking ticket. Which?.