If we have issued a Notice to Owner you can submit an appeal at this stage even if we have rejected a previous appeal relating to the same PCN at an earlier stage.
We will normally only consider an appeal at this stage if it is made by the registered keeper of the vehicle. If this is not possible, we will need written consent from the registered keeper for an appeal to be submitted on their behalf.
The table below summarises the grounds that you can use to appeal at this stage:
Reason for appeal |
What we will need from you |
I did not contravene the regulations, for example my Pay and Display ticket was properly displayed or I was legally loading. |
- Any relevant details or documents, e.g. a delivery note.
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I did not own the vehicle when the PCN was issued. |
- The name and address of the person who bought or sold the car.
- The date of the sale or purchase.
- Receipt for the sale or purchase.
- Copy of the letter of acceptance issued by the DVLA on receipt of the V5C Vehicle Registration Document.
|
The penalty charge exceeds the relevant amount. |
- Any relevant details or documents.
|
The traffic order was invalid. |
- Any relevant details or documents.
|
The vehicle was on hire and the hirer signed a formal agreement accepting liability for PCNs. |
- The name and address of the hirer.
- A copy of the agreement they signed.
|
The vehicle was taken without my consent. |
- Police crime report number.
- Insurance claim documents.
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We do not usually accept appeals under any other circumstance. If you are appealing for another reason, please provide as much relevant information as you can and provide any relevant documents.
If we need more evidence from you in order to make a decision we will ask for this.
If your appeal is accepted
If we uphold your appeal at Notice to Owner stage, we will contact you to let you know. We will send you an official Notice of Acceptance and close the case. This means that the PCN will be withdrawn.
If your appeal is rejected
If we reject your appeal at Notice to Owner stage, we will send you an official Notice of Rejection. This will explain:
- The reasons for our decision.
- How to pay the PCN.
- What you can do if you are still unhappy with our decision.
If you do not take any action once a Notice of Rejection has been issued, we will issue a Charge Certificate after 28 days.
If you are unhappy with our decision, you can appeal to The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. They are an independent panel of adjudicators who will consider your case.
You can only submit an appeal to The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service if we have issued a Notice of Rejection at Notice to Owner stage. The Notice of Rejection will tell you how you can submit an appeal to the tribunal.