ByThe Easiest Way to Contest a Hackney County PCN
Have you received a for a parking violation? Do you feel the citation was made in error, or that you were unfairly charged? Either way—or even if you suspect you were in the wrong—you have the right to dispute the PCN, and doing so can save you the cost of some or all of the penalty!
The trick is knowing how to build a solid defence, delivering it through the proper channels, and hoping for a judgement in your favour. Much of that is up to you, and you can go it alone, or you can make things easy for you and let a service like DoNotPay represent you instead.
How to Fight a Hackney Council PCN on Your Own
These are the steps you'll need to take if you plan to fight your using standard channels. It's definitely worth the effort, but that doesn't mean it will be easy.
The Hackney Council requires that you provide detailed information that supports your appeal, and you have to be sure you get it right the first time and within 28 days of your notice. Here's what you need to do:
1. Gather Your Evidence
If you have a valid excuse for the citation, you'll need to back up your appeal with proof. Here are some examples of documentation that could go a long way to helping you win your case when it's just "you vs them":
- Your vehicle registration information, typically required by councils
- Photographs of the area in which you parked, especially if you are demonstrating lack of adequate markings and signs
- A statement from your passengers or any witnesses
- If the PCN contained errors or is illegible, make a digital copy
- Any documentation that supports an appeal based on a valid emergency
- Receipts that prove you were not in the area if you weren't the person driving the car
2. Draft an Appeal Letter
Write a brief, one-page letter that summarises your reason for appealing to the PCN. It should reference the evidence documents above, and serve as a cover letter. Be sure to include your full name and contact information, as well as the citation number. You must write your letter in a professional tone. Avoid misspellings and poor grammar if possible; you can always use online writing services such as Grammarly to help you clarify and clean up your writing.
3. Submit Your Documents
The best way to submit your documents on your own is to make digital copies and send them online.
- Go to the GOV.UK website.
- Enter the postcode for Hackney (E8 1DY) in the form field, and click "Find".
- Click on the "Go To London Borough of Hackney Website" button.
- Click "Parking and transport", then "Penalty Charge Notices", and finally, "Dispute".
Read the information provided and follow the instructions to submit your documents. If you decide you wish to pay your fine, you'll find options to do so on the same website.
| Hackney Council Contact Information | |
| Online | Hackney Council |
| Phone Number | 020 8629 1232 or 020 8356 8877 |
| PO Box 76121
London E5 5FG | |
How DoNotPay Makes Appealing a Hackney Council PCN Fast and Easy
Wouldn't you rather have an experienced advocate on your side to draft a representation letter and submit your argument on your behalf? Forget about getting a solicitor; you don't need one with DoNotPay! Here's how it works:
- Log-in to DoNotPay and go to the Ticket Disputes category. Select the Parking Ticket product.
- Upload a photo of your citation.
- Provide us with some details on why you believe the citation issued is a mistake.
- That’s it! You’ll receive an appeal letter that contains the best argument to win your case.
It's really that simple! We'll use your provided information to give you a professionally-crafted appeal which you can mail to the Hackney Council for your best chance of a dismissal! DoNotPay can help you fight your parking ticket successfully. (However, for UK users, we cannot mail the letter.)
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