Vehicle parked exceeds maximum weight, height or length permitted in a car park
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
Your vehicle exceeded a stated weight, height or length restriction for the car park.
From the warden's perspective
Warden's note
Height barriers are the most common — if your vehicle passed through the barrier, the height restriction was not exceeded. Weight and length limits must be clearly signed at the entrance.
Common mistakes
Grounds councils sometimes get wrong — worth checking against your PCN and evidence pack.
- Vehicle passed height barrier — cannot have exceeded height limit
- Weight or length limit not signed at entrance
- Limit posted inside car park only, not at entrance
Your rights
If your vehicle passed through a height barrier, challenge — the barrier is evidence the height limit was not exceeded. Limits must be signed at the entrance.
Tags
- car park
- height restriction
- weight limit
- oversize