Parked without payment of the parking charge
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
Parked in a pay to park location without making any payment — typically used for pay by phone or cashless bays where there is nothing physical to display.
From the warden's perspective
Warden's note
Used where there is no physical ticket to display — purely cashless or pay by phone bays. CEOs check the payment system in real time. If your payment went through, the evidence is in the system.
Common mistakes
Grounds councils sometimes get wrong — worth checking against your PCN and evidence pack.
- Pay by phone session failed silently
- Wrong vehicle registration entered
- Wrong zone or bay reference used
- App or network failure
Your rights
If you attempted to pay and the system failed, get evidence from your app immediately (screenshot, email confirmation). Challenge with this evidence.
Tags
- no payment
- cashless
- pay by phone