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78Moderate

Parked wholly or partly in a suspended bay or space (off-street)

Typical fine levels

This contravention is typically enforced at Band A (higher level). Amounts are shown as reduced (paid promptly) / full.

Standard parking contravention fine amounts by band and region
BandOutside LondonLondon
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

Parked in a suspended bay or space within a council car park.

From the warden's perspective

Warden's note

Same as on-street code 21 but in a car park. Suspension notices must be clearly posted within the car park in advance.

Common mistakes

Grounds councils sometimes get wrong — worth checking against your PCN and evidence pack.

  • Suspension notice not clearly displayed
  • Insufficient advance notice given
  • Wrong bay identified on notice

Your rights

Check whether adequate notice was given and whether the suspension notice was clearly visible within the car park.

Tags

  • car park
  • suspended bay
  • off-street

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