London boroughs and TfL fine drivers £8m

There was an 11.2 percent increase in the number of parking lots penalty fee notifications (PCNs) issued to drivers by London Councils, new data shows.

figures, Parking enforcement and objections in London for 2023/24It shows London boroughs, the London Lorry Control Scheme and Transport for London (TfL) issued 8,333,486 PCNs to drivers who breached parking, bus lane and moving traffic regulations.

There was a 9.7% increase in the total number of PCNs issued on an annual basis due to the increase in parking fines.

There was a 1.9% increase in bus lane PCNs and an 8.5% increase in moving traffic PCNs.

Major Kieron Williams, London Council’s executive member for climate, transport and environment, said: “Traffic and parking management in London is a vital service provided by London boroughs and TfL, keeping London’s streets vibrant and balancing the needs of different communities.

“If drivers believe they have received a PCN in error, we encourage them to appeal to the local authority that issued the penalty. If they are unhappy with the outcome, they can appeal to an independent arbitrator through the relevant independent appeals service at the London Courts.”

London Councils say boroughs and TfL only issue PCNs when they believe they have evidence of breaches of parking or traffic rules.

He added that all PCN revenue was spent on providing traffic and parking services, with excess funds ring-fenced to invest in other important transport projects such as the Freedom Pass concessionary travel scheme for elderly and disabled Londoners.

The figures also show that the total number of PCN appeals received by the London Tribunals in 2023/24 fell to 42,193, down 2.03% from 2022/23 levels.

The total number of objections allowed is 16,947 in 2023/24, an increase of 18.2% compared to last year.
London Councils are currently analyzing responses from a full public consultation on parking and traffic enforcement fines in London.

The results of this consultation will be discussed by London Council’s Transport and Environment Committee in December.