[Your full name]
[Your address]
[Your email] · [Your phone]
[Parking operator / Council name]
[Their address]
[Date]
Re: Dispute of Parking Charge / PCN — Ref [PCN / reference number] — Vehicle [registration]
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to formally dispute the above charge issued in relation to vehicle [registration] at [location] on [date] at approximately [time]. I do not accept that the charge is properly due, and I request that it is cancelled for the reasons set out below.
My account of events
[Set out clearly and factually what happened — for example, where you parked, whether you paid or held a permit, how long you stayed and anything relevant about the signage or circumstances.]
Grounds for dispute
- [First ground — e.g. signage was unclear or obscured.]
- [Second ground — e.g. the notice does not comply with the relevant rules.]
- [Third ground — e.g. payment was made / a grace period applied.]
Evidence relied on
- [Exhibit 1 — e.g. photographs of the signage]
- [Exhibit 2 — e.g. payment receipt or permit]
- [Exhibit 3 — e.g. relevant correspondence]
Documents requested
Please provide copies of the evidence you rely on, including any photographs, the contract or signage terms, and the basis on which this charge has been issued.
Requested outcome
In light of the above, I ask that you cancel this charge. If you do not agree to cancel, please confirm the next stage of the process and the deadline for an independent appeal.
Yours faithfully,
[Your name]
Example only. This template is general information, not legal advice. Always check that the grounds you rely on and the facts described reflect your actual circumstances before you send it.