Cork — 56-Day Hard Stop on FCPN Payment
Cork's published rule is that '28 days to pay' applies, then a 50% uplift band, then 'No payment is acceptable after 56 days' — at which point the offence becomes the subject of criminal proceedings. Two practical implications: (a) any Council attempt to demand payment of the original FCPN amount after day 56 is outside the regulatory framework; (b) the Council must commence criminal proceedings within the limitation period — late summons is a defence.
Legal basis
Cork City Council parking enforcement practice; Road Traffic Act 2010 s.37 (prosecution bar during FCN window); Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act 1851 s.10(4) (6-month summary limitation, where applicable).
How to identify this in your case
Cork FCPN where (a) the Council demands payment of the FCPN amount more than 56 days post-issue without having moved to summons, or (b) a summons is issued outside the 6-month summary limitation period.
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