Parked after the expiry of paid for time
Typical fine levels
This contravention is typically enforced at Band B (lower level). Amounts are shown as reduced (paid promptly) / full.
| Band | Outside London | London |
|---|---|---|
| Band A (higher) | £50 / £100 | £65 / £130 |
| Band B (lower)Typical for this code | £25 / £50 | £50 / £100 |
Fine amounts vary by council. The amounts shown are the standard levels set under the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions regulations. Always check the exact amount on your Penalty Charge Notice.
Fine amounts are set by your issuing council and may differ. Always check the amount stated on your actual PCN.
Overview
You stayed beyond the time you paid for in a pay and display or pay by phone bay.
From the warden's perspective
Warden's note
CEOs photograph the ticket or check pay by phone records. If you returned just after expiry, some councils allow a grace period — typically 10 minutes. This is not a legal requirement but many councils apply it.
Common mistakes
Grounds councils sometimes get wrong — worth checking against your PCN and evidence pack.
- Returned just after expiry (grace period may apply)
- Pay by phone extension failed
- Ticket machine would not accept further payment
- Clock discrepancy between meter and CEO device
Your rights
Ask whether your council applies the 10-minute grace period. If you returned within 10 minutes of expiry, this is worth challenging.
Tags
- expired ticket
- overstay
- pay and display