Council Fine Check- Code
- 21
- 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
Photos of the suspension notice and the vehicle.
Points to check before you pay
- When was the suspension notice put up? If it went up after you parked, say so.
- Did the notice give the dates and times clearly?
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 21 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 21 mean?
Parked wholly or partly in a suspended bay or space. Parking in a bay that had been suspended (for works, removals, filming), usually shown by yellow suspension signs or bags on meters.
Is code 21 a higher or lower level contravention?
It is a higher level parking contravention, so it is charged at the council's higher rate.