Guides & advice
Parking ticket guides
Plain-English guides on UK parking law, deadlines and how to challenge a ticket — no legal jargon.
Deadlines16 June 2026
How long do you have to appeal a parking ticket?
The clock starts the moment your ticket is issued. The exact deadlines depend on whether it's a council PCN or a private parking charge — here's how each one works.
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Guide10 June 2026
Council PCN vs private parking charge: what's the difference?
They look similar, but a council penalty and a private parking charge are completely different in law — and they're challenged in completely different ways.
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Court4 June 2026
Served a County Court claim form? What it means and what to do
Getting a claim form is alarming — but a claim form is not a CCJ. Here's what it actually means and the steps that protect you.
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Law28 May 2026
The grace period explained: when a short overstay isn't enforceable
Private operators are expected to allow a reasonable grace period. If you were ticketed for a few minutes' overstay, it's worth checking.
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