Parked with payment made to extend the stay beyond initial time (meter feeding)
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 paid to extend your stay in a bay that prohibits returning to pay for more time — known as meter feeding.
From the warden's perspective
Warden's note
No-return and no-extension rules keep spaces turning over. Signs must clearly prohibit extending. CEOs check payment records. If the sign wasn't clear, challenge.
Common mistakes
Grounds councils sometimes get wrong — worth checking against your PCN and evidence pack.
- Prohibition not clearly signed
- Pay by phone extension confused with permitted return
- CEO has no evidence of initial payment period
Your rights
The prohibition on extending must be clearly signed. If it wasn't, challenge.
Tags
- meter feeding
- extending stay
- no return