The basic charge set for parking in a designated parking bay, for specified users at specified times. Individual councils have responsibility for setting their own initial charges.

Penalty charges, charges made by London authorities for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles and charges in respect of the release of vehicles from immobilisation devices fixed under Schedule [..]

The legally binding process of deciding an appeal relating to a penalty charge by an independent Adjudicator. The decision of an Adjudicator is final and binding on both parties to an appeal.

An independent, legally qualified lawyer who judges the evidence and makes a final decision on the appeal.

The legal process of challenging a decision by a local authority to reject a motorist’s formal representation against the issue of the Penalty Charge.

A person who makes an appeal against a decision by a local authority to reject representations made following the service of a Penalty Charge Notice.

A bailiff authorised by the County Court to recover civil traffic debts.

A notice issued to motorists who have not paid a penalty charge within the statutory time limits. A Charge Certificate increases the full penalty charge by 50%. If the penalty is not then paid within [..]

An area approved by the Secretary of State for Transport within which the enforcement of most parking controls has been decriminalised and where enforcement may therefore be undertaken by the enforcem [..]

A designation given by the Traffic Management Act 2004 to those officers engaged by councils to issue Penalty Charge Notices. CEOs may be employed directly by the council or through a specialist contr [..]