Should I Pay or Appeal my Enfield Council PCN?

Did you find a parking ticket from Enfield Council on your car? You’re not alone. Each month, our website is visited by over 32,000 people who are seeking advice on tickets and fines. 

This article will help you understand:

•  Why you got a parking charge notice (PCN) from Enfield Council.
•  How to appeal a PCN and maybe even avoid paying it.
•  Who gives out PCNs in Enfield.
•  What can happen if you don’t pay your PCN.
•  How to contact Enfield Council if you need extra help.

We know that getting a PCN can be upsetting and confusing. You might be concerned about what will happen if you don’t pay your fine or if you have to go to court.

But don’t worry; we’re here to help you understand how to deal with your Enfield Council PCN.

Why would I get a London Borough of Enfield PCN?

You’d get a Penalty Charge Notice for committing parking violations and minor traffic offences in the London Borough of Enfield.

This could include being caught doing any of the following parking infringements:

• Not paying the right fee to park in a public car park or an on-street parking bay
• Leaving a vehicle parked on single or double yellow lines
• Overstaying an allotted time on a parking meter or in a car park run by the Council
• Leaving a vehicle parked in a bay that’s reserved for Blue Badge holders
• Failing to display a ticket correctly in a car
• Leaving your vehicle parked on a Permits Only road
• Leaving a vehicle parked on the pavement

That said, you could also get a Penalty Charge Notice in Enfield for minor traffic offences committed in the Borough.

I’ve listed some of them here:

• Turning to the left or right when it’s not allowed
• Stopping a vehicle in a yellow junction box
• Driving down a no-entry street
• Performing a U-turn when it’s not permitted
• Driving in a pedestrian zone when there’s No Entry
• Not following a Keep to the Left/Right sign
• Driving in a bus lane when not allowed

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Should I pay an Enfield Council PCN straight away?

No. You shouldn’t pay an Enfield Council PCN without first checking that all the fine details are correct.

Mistakes happen, which include clerical errors or mistakes with ANPR.

That said, you shouldn’t wait too long before appealing or paying a penalty charge either.

If you know the fine is deserved, and the Council issued the PCN correctly, paying the fine early means you pay half the amount.

How do I pay an Enfield Council PCN?

You can pay an Enfield Council PCN using their online payment option.

You must pay the fine within 28 days, or the amount increases by 50%.

You must also provide the following details when paying the penalty charge:

• Your vehicle registration number – VRN
• The Penalty Charge Notice reference number
• Payment details (valid debit or credit card)

How do I appeal an Enfield PCN?

You can appeal an Enfield Penalty Charge Notice in several ways, which I’ve detailed in the table below.

You must provide the following details when you appeal an Enfield PCN:

• Your reason for having a Penalty Charge Notice cancelled
• The vehicle registration number – VRN
• The Penalty Charge Notice reference number

I suggest you write a compelling letter of appeal when you challenge a Penalty Charge Notice.

Check out what happened to one motorist who got a penalty charge in Enfield they wanted to challenge.

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What happens if the Council rejects my appeal?

If Enfield Council rejects your appeal, you have two options:

• Pay the fine, which will be the full amount
• Escalate your appeal to London Tribunals

If you decide to escalate your appeal to London Tribunals, you can do it online, or you can send your appeal to:

London Tribunals

 PO Box 10598

 Nottingham

 NG6 6DR

You can only escalate your appeal to London Tribunals once you receive a Notice of Rejection from Enfield Council.

Plus, the Tribunal’s decision is final.

As such, if they side with you, the Council must cancel the penalty charge.

But, if the Tribunal rejects your appeal, you must pay the fine or face further action, which includes dealing with enforcement agents (bailiffs).

What happens if I ignore an Enfield Council PCN?

As previously mentioned, Enfield Borough Council doesn’t have to take you to court to get you to pay a PCN.

Ignoring a Penalty Charge Notice could be an expensive decision. 

As soon as the 28-day deadline to pay is up, the fine increases by 50%.

Not only that, once the Council issues a Charge Certificate, you have 14 days to pay the fine, or the matter escalates even further.

The Council asks the court to issue an ‘order to pay’, which turns a parking fine into a ‘debt’ and bailiffs can enforce payment.

How do I contact Enfield Council?

I’ve listed ways to contact Enfield Borough Council in the table below.