Appeal a Westminster Council Ticket
COUNCILWestminster Council is a COUNCIL member. If your Stage 1 appeal is rejected, you can escalate to Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
Key facts
- Trade body
- COUNCIL
- Appeal deadline
- 28 days from notice
- Typical response
- 56 days
- Independent appeal
- Traffic Penalty Tribunal
What we know
Council PCN. Appeals to London Tribunals. Independent adjudicator.
Common defense grounds against Westminster Council
Inadequate signage — traffic restriction
Heavy bus lane enforcement. Check for recently changed restrictions with inadequate new signage.
Missing camera warning sign
Dense signage environment — camera warnings may be obscured by other signs.
Traffic Management Order defect
Complex TMO history — check that amendments cover the specific restriction.
Yellow box junction — vehicle not stationary
Heavy yellow box enforcement — check video carefully for whether vehicle truly stopped.
Common charges issued by Westminster Council
01Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours
02Parked or loading/unloading in a restricted street where waiting and loading/unloading restrictions are in force
12Parked in a residents' or shared use parking place without displaying a valid permit or voucher
25Parked in a loading place during restricted hours without loading
27Parked adjacent to a dropped footway
40Parked in a designated disabled person's parking place without displaying a valid badge
45Parked on a taxi rank
46Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
47Stopped on a restricted bus stop or stand
48Stopped in a restricted area outside a school
05Parked after the expiry of paid for time
06Parked without clearly displaying a valid pay & display ticket
24Not parked correctly within the markings of the bay or space
30Parked for longer than permitted
85Parked in a permit bay without clearly displaying a valid permit
87Parked in a disabled person's parking space without displaying a valid badge
73Parked without payment of the parking charge
80Parked for longer than permitted
82Parked after the expiry of paid for time
83Parked in a car park without clearly displaying a valid pay & display ticket or parking clock
86Not parked correctly within the markings of a bay or space
33Using a route restricted to certain vehicles
34Being in a bus lane
36Stopped in a restricted area
37Banned turn
38Yellow box junction contravention
39No entry contravention