Council Fine CheckWhat Leeds enforces
- Parking
- Enforces — civil enforcement officers and an enforcement camera vehicle
- Bus lanes / gates
- Enforces — bus lanes and bus gates
- Moving traffic
- Enforces — banned turns, box junctions and school streets
- Appeals
- Traffic Penalty Tribunal (free)
About Leeds PCNs
Leeds issues PCNs for parking, bus lanes and bus gates, moving traffic contraventions such as banned turns and box junctions, and school streets. Its PCN numbers start with LS followed by eight letters or numbers, which is also the payment reference.
The council's discount and appeal rules are generous by comparison with some areas. You have 28 days to pay, and only half the penalty is due if you pay within 14 days, or within 21 days where the PCN was issued by its enforcement vehicle (the camera car). If your appeal reaches the council within 14 days of the PCN being issued, Leeds freezes the charge at the lower amount, and if the appeal fails you get a further 14 days from the decision to pay at that rate. Leeds aims to reply to online appeals within ten working days and sends an email confirming receipt.
Before appealing, view the photographs or video online: Leeds says its officers and cameras record photo or video evidence in most cases. Appeals can be made online or by post to Parking Services in Leeds. Formal representations and, if rejected, an appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal follow the national process. The council publishes its PCN policies and exemptions, which are worth reading if you think an exemption applied.
How to challenge a Leeds PCN
- Check the deadline. A camera PCN sent by post gets a 50% discount if paid within 21 days; representations are normally due within 28 days of the notice being served.
- Make representations to the council using its online challenge form or by post to Parking Services, PO Box 139, Leeds LS9 1AA. Quote the PCN number and the grounds that apply.
- If rejected, appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal within 28 days of the Notice of Rejection. The adjudicator is independent of Leeds.
Questions
Does Leeds keep the discount if I appeal?
Leeds says an appeal received within 14 days of issue freezes the charge at the lower amount, and if it is unsuccessful you get a further 14 days from the decision to pay at that rate.
How long is the Leeds discount for a camera car PCN?
21 days for PCNs issued by the enforcement vehicle, and 14 days for other PCNs, according to Leeds.
How quickly does Leeds answer appeals?
The council aims to respond to online appeals within ten working days.
Where do I appeal a Leeds PCN if my challenge is rejected?
To Traffic Penalty Tribunal, which is independent of the council. Appeals are free and must normally be made within 28 days of the Notice of Rejection.