mitigationUK · England & WalesDifficulty: easy
Permit Held But Not Displayed — Mitigation
Where a driver held a valid parking permit but failed to display it, the Single Code requires mitigation provided the permit is subsequently produced.
Legal basis
Private Parking Sector Single Code of Practice 2024 — Mitigating Circumstances
How to identify this in your case
Driver/keeper holds a valid resident or business permit covering the date and location of the PCN.
Sample appeal wording
Dear [Operator Name], Re: PCN [PCN_NUMBER] I hold permit [PERMIT_NUMBER] valid from [START] to [END] for [SITE_NAME]. A copy is enclosed. The permit was valid on the date of the PCN ([DATE]) but was not displayed. The Single Code of Practice 2024 Mitigating Circumstances list expressly covers permit non-display where the permit is subsequently produced, requiring cancellation or reduction to £20. Please cancel this PCN. Yours faithfully, [Driver Name] Enclosed: permit copy
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Private Parking Sector Single Code of Practice 2024
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