Council Fine Check- Code
- 01
- Type
- On-street parking
- Level
- Higher level
- Who uses it
- On-street parking enforced by the council (and TfL on red routes).
What the council's evidence usually is
The officer's photos of the car and the lines, the time observed and any observation period.
Points to check before you pay
- Single yellow lines need a time plate nearby (unless in a signed controlled zone); check the hours.
- Worn, broken or missing lines can mean the restriction was not properly marked.
- Loading, boarding or alighting and Blue Badge parking are allowed on many yellow lines unless kerb markings or signs ban them.
If one of these applies, the usual statutory ground is that the contravention did not occur. Other grounds (not the owner, stolen vehicle, already paid, wrong amount, procedural impropriety) apply whatever the code. The checker shows which fit your case.
How much is a code 01 PCN?
Outside London, councils charge higher level contraventions at £60 or £70 depending on their band, halved if paid early (SI 2022/71, Sch 3). In London it is £160 (Band A) or £140 (Band B) from 7 April 2025 (London Councils). Wales sets its own levels: check your PCN.
Questions
What does PCN code 01 mean?
Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours. Waiting on single or double yellow lines (or in a restricted zone) while the restriction applied.
Is code 01 a higher or lower level contravention?
It is a higher level parking contravention, so it is charged at the council's higher rate.