News reveals that the number of parking tickets issued by private companies is on the rise. In response, Louise Thomas, Confused.com car insurance expert, comments:
“Just like many of our motoring bills, the cost of penalty charge notices (PCNs) and any type of parking ticket is an extra strain on the pockets of drivers.
“A third (33%) of drivers believe that councils should spend more money on making road signs clearer, so that drivers don’t have to fork out for unfair fines in the first place. In turn, this would make roads safer, drivers less confused, and help to reduce the cost of driving.
“Our research found that more than half (52%) of motorists who received a PCN for a parking offence have appealed it. But only a small number of drivers (6%) feel that their local council has an easy process to appeal a PCN fine.
“If you’ve received a PCN fine, you might be able to challenge the decision if you think it was unfair. The process may vary depending on your local authority, so it’s important to check this before doing so. If you do challenge a fine, you might have to appear in front of magistrates. Our guide on motoring conviction codes explains more about what to expect if caught.”
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