Council Fine Check- Code
- 70
- Type
- Council car parks
- Level
- Higher level
- Who uses it
- Council car parks and other off-street places run by the council.
What the council's evidence usually is
Observation period and photos.
Points to check before you pay
- Were you loading? Keep evidence.
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 70 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 70 mean?
Parked in a loading place or bay during restricted hours without loading. Using an off-street loading area without loading.
Is code 70 a higher or lower level contravention?
It is a higher level parking contravention, so it is charged at the council's higher rate.