How long is a PCN number?

When a PCN is issued it is assigned a unique 10-digit PCN number. The first two digits will either be BD, CG, BZ. Always read the information on the PCN or any other statutory document very carefully before proceeding.

What is Contravention Code on PCN?

Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) contravention codes are a standard system of digit-based codes used throughout Northern Ireland. These appear on each parking ticket (PCN) or bus lane PCN together with a description of the offence.

What is web code on parking ticket?

Web codes are for the formal representation stage of the process and are in the letter we send if the PCN is issued in that way (eg for a bus lane fine) or you have moved from an informal challenge (PCN on your car window) to formal challenge as part of the appeals process.

What is Parking Contravention Code 01?

Contravention code 01 is summarised as parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours (non-goods vehicles).

What is parking contravention Code 01?

What is parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours?

01 Parked in a restricted street When parking on single yellow lines read the sign plate during prescribed hours indicating the times that waiting is prohibited. In Controlled Parking Zones no sign will be present and the restriction will be effective during the same controlled hours of the zone.

What are the contravention codes for parking tickets?

Here are the contravention codes which are in force and for which parking tickets (penalty charge notices) may be issued. I have shown the contravention codes for on street and off street (car park) contraventions and the level of penalty charged for each contravention.

Why do I have a contravention code on my car?

Parked in a residents’ or shared use parking place without clearly displaying either a permit or voucher or pay and display ticket issued for that place Suffixes are added to a contravention code in order to provide a more detailed description of why the PCN has been issued.

What are the contravention codes for the PCN?

Bleow is a list of PCN Contravention Codes with the relavent Code Number, Description and Differential Level. Parked in a residents’ or shared use parking place without clearly displaying either a permit or voucher or pay and display ticket issued for that place

What to do if you get a parking ticket?

If you get a parking ticket (penalty charge notice) do check that the contravention code is correct. The notorious contravention 9 has been in the news recently! Parked or loading/unloading in a restricted street where waiting and loading/unloading restrictions are in force.

What are the contravention codes for residents parking?

Parked in a residents parking zone without having or displaying a valid permit, or having a valid cashless parking event, or valid pay and display ticket (goods vehicle) 24. Further details of contravention code 24. Not parked wholly within the markings of the bay or space (goods vehicles) (Controlled Parking Zones only) 25.

What are the contravention codes for electric cars?

Contravention code Description; 71: Parked in an electric vehicle’s charging place during operating hours without charging Further details of contravention code 71. 80: Parked for longer than the maximum period permitted Further details of contravention code 80. 82: Parked after the expiry of time paid for in a pay and display car park

Can a vehicle be parked in a residents parking zone?

Parked in a residents parking zone without having or displaying a valid permit (goods vehicle) Parked in a residents parking zone without having or displaying a valid permit, or having a valid cashless parking event, or valid pay and display ticket (non-goods vehicle)