Understanding Parking Tickets: Penalty Charge Notices vs Parking Charge Notices

A parking ticket, also known as a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) or Parking Charge Notice (PCN), is a notice issued to drivers who have breached parking regulations. PCNs are legal fines issued by councils, while parking charge notices are demands for money from private companies. The difference between the two lies in their wording and legal backing, with PCNs being legally enforceable and parking charge notices not being fines. If you receive a parking ticket, you should check the wording to determine whether it is a PCN or parking charge notice, and follow the instructions provided to either pay the fine or challenge it.