Parked for longer than permitted
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 exceeded the maximum stay in a limited waiting bay or car park.
From the warden's perspective
Warden's note
CEOs must chalk or photograph tyres at the start and return later. If there's no evidence of the first visit (no chalk mark photo, no initial observation time logged), the PCN is on shaky ground.
Common mistakes
Grounds councils sometimes get wrong — worth checking against your PCN and evidence pack.
- No chalk mark or photo evidence of first observation
- Gap between observations too short
- Return visit time not properly recorded
- Clock started incorrectly
Your rights
Request the CEO's observation notes and photos. If the first observation isn't evidenced, challenge on procedural grounds.
Tags
- overstay
- limited waiting
- time limit