How to Appeal Your Haringey Council PCN Without a Lawyer

Haringey shares borders with Enfield, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Islington, Camden, and Barnet. The northernmost part of the borough also borders the Hertfordshire district of Broxbourne. Covering an area of 11 square miles, Haringey is one of the most diverse boroughs in northern London, with many familiar local landmarks.

However, Haringey suffers from excessive traffic congestion, causing parking problems for both residents and visitors. As a result, it's not uncommon for drivers to receive a penalty charge notice (PCN) for parking in prohibited areas.

Appealing a Haringey Council penalty charge can be a tedious and time-consuming endeavour. In this article, we'll cover the process and costs involved in appealing a PCN and how DoNotPay can solve this issue for you quickly and easily.

When Is a Haringey PCN Issued?

A PCN is issued by the Haringey Council to a motorist who has contravened a traffic regulation or committed a parking offence. The PCN is used as a way to enforce the rules and help keep the roads safe and clear for all users.

There’s a wide range of different contraventions which may result in a Haringey PCN being issued. These are divided into serious and less serious contraventions as follows:

Serious Contraventions

• Parking at bus stops.
• Parking on double yellow lines.
• Parking in a suspended bay.
• Parking in a bay without displaying a valid permit.
• Parking on pedestrian crossings.
• Parking in safety zones outside schools.
• Parking on yellow lines.

Less Serious Contraventions

• Parking after the expiry of a pay and display ticket.
• Re-parking in the same space within the set time.
• Parking with engine running (where prohibited).
• Parking for longer than permitted.
• Not parking correctly within the markings of the bay or space.

What Are the Fees For a Haringey PCN?

PCN fee amounts are dependent on the type of contravention.

Serious Contraventions

• £130 reduced to £65 if paid within 14 days from the date of issue of the PCN.
• If the PCN is not paid on receipt of the Notice to Owner, the fee increases to £195 when a Charge Certificate is issued.
• Fees will increase again, to £203, when registered as a debt.

Less Serious Contraventions

• £80, reduced to £40 if paid within 14 days from the date of issue of the PCN.
• If the charge isn't paid on receipt of the Notice to Owner, it will increase to £120 when a Charge Certificate is issued.
• Fees will increase again, to £128, when registered as a debt.

Ways to Pay a Haringey Council Penalty Charge Notice

If you choose not to make an appeal on your Haringey Council PCN, you may choose how to pay the fine from the list below:

What Are Reasons to Dispute a Haringey PCN?

If you believe that the PCN issued to you is unfair, you can dispute it. Below are valid reasons to dispute a PCN:

1. You believe that the PCN was issued in error.
2. The signage relating to the parking restriction was unclear.
3. You were only parked for a short period of time.
4. You have a valid disabled parking permit.
5. You were dealing with a genuine emergency.

What Is the Process For Appealing a Haringey PCN?

If you receive a penalty charge notice, you can appeal the charge within 28 days. You can do this with the following procedure:

1. Make sure you have your PCN number, email address, and evidence to support your challenge
2. Complete the online form on the Haringey Council website
3. Click on “Challenge a PCN”
4. Complete the prompts as directed

The Haringey Council will notify you via email of the results of your PCN dispute.

How DoNotPay Can Help You Dispute Your Haringey PCN

Contesting your Haringey PCN yourself can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience. DoNotPay's innovative Parking Ticket product can do all the work for you quickly and easily.

DailyMail.com has reported how we had over 200,000 tickets handled successfully. DoNotPay can help you fight your PCN in just a few clicks.

Just follow these simple steps:

1. Log-in to DoNotPay and go to the Ticket Disputes category. Select the Parking Ticket product.
2. Upload a photo of your citation.
3. Provide us with some details on why you believe the citation issued is a mistake.
4. That’s it! You’ll receive an appeal letter that contains the best argument to win your case.

DoNotPay Can Dispute Parking Tickets in the U.S. And Other U.K. PCNs

In addition to appealing your Haringey Council PCN, DoNotPay works on your behalf to dispute the following tickets and PCNs.

U.K PCNs

• Appeal PCNs with TFL
• Appeal an Islington PCN
• Appeal a Birmingham Gov UK PCN

U.S. Parking Tickets

• Contest a San Jose Parking Ticket
• Appeal a Seattle Parking Ticket
• Contest a Chicago Parking Citation
• Contest Parking Infractions in L.A.
• Dispute an NYC Parking Ticket

What Else Can DoNotPay Do?

In addition to appealing PCNs, DoNotPay can help you with other common administrative issues including the following:

• Car registration renewals
• Finding unclaimed money
• Airline flight compensation hacks
• Filing a complaint against any company
• File insurance claims
• Compensation for crime victims
• Copyright protection issues
• Dealing with breach of contract problems

From parking tickets to cancelling expensive subscriptions, DoNotPay provides a hassle-free way to take care of life's little annoyances. Don't waste time and money dealing with frustrating bureaucracy. Sign up today and let DoNotPay help you with what you need.