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81Moderate

Parked in a car park or off-street parking place 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.

Standard parking contravention fine amounts by band and region
BandOutside LondonLondon
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

Exceeded the maximum stay in a council car park that has a time limit.

From the warden's perspective

Warden's note

Same principles as on-street overstay (code 30). Evidence of first and second observation should exist. ANPR systems log entry and exit automatically.

Common mistakes

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

  • Time limit not clearly signed at entry
  • ANPR error
  • No observation evidence for non-ANPR car parks

Your rights

Check entry signage for the time limit. If it wasn't clearly displayed at the entrance, challenge.

Tags

  • car park
  • overstay
  • time limit

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