Council PCN guide
Aberdeen City Council PCN appeal
Aberdeen City Councilissues parking Penalty Charge Notices under Scotland's decriminalised parking enforcement system, which is separate from England and Wales. The principles are similar, but the rules and appeal bodies differ — always check your notice.
How Aberdeen City Council enforces
Council PCNs are usually issued by a civil enforcement officer or by camera (CCTV / ANPR) for parking and moving-traffic contraventions. The charge turns on whether the restriction was properly signed and marked, and whether the notice details are correct.
Common contraventions
- Parking on yellow lines or in a restricted bay
- Parking in a suspended or permit-holder bay without a valid permit
- Overstaying paid-for or limited-waiting time
- Moving traffic contraventions (e.g. box junction, bus lane, banned turn)
How to appeal a Aberdeen City Council PCN
Scotland operates a separate decriminalised parking system. In general you challenge the council first, and if rejected there is an independent appeal route — but the bodies and deadlines differ from England and Wales. Check the exact stages, deadlines and appeal body stated on your notice, and act before the deadline shown.
Appeal tips for Aberdeen City Council
- Photograph the signs, bay markings and any lines at the exact spot — unclear or worn markings are a recognised ground.
- Check the contravention code, date, time and location on the notice against what actually happened.
- If a payment machine or app failed, keep the receipt, screenshot or error message.
Official resources
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