Parked in a residents' or shared use parking place without clearly displaying a valid permit
Typical fine levels
This contravention is typically enforced at Band A (higher level). Amounts are shown as reduced (paid promptly) / full.
| Band | Outside London | London |
|---|---|---|
| Band A (higher)Typical for this code | £50 / £100 | £65 / £130 |
| Band B (lower) | £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 parked in a residents' bay without a valid permit displayed.
From the warden's perspective
Warden's note
Permit must be clearly visible through the windscreen. A permit tucked under the seat or face-down is not displayed. Digital permits are council-specific — check if the council uses virtual permits before challenging.
Common mistakes
Grounds councils sometimes get wrong — worth checking against your PCN and evidence pack.
- Permit fallen from dashboard
- Wrong zone permit displayed
- Permit expired on that date
- Digital permit not properly registered
- Visitor permit not correctly filled in
Your rights
If your permit was valid but not clearly displayed due to it falling, some councils will accept this as mitigating circumstances, especially for first offences.
Tags
- residents permit
- parking permit
- residents bay