ULEZ — Notice of Penalty Time-Out (6-Month Rule)

Under the Greater London LEZ Charging Order and TMA 2004, a Notice to Owner / formal Penalty Charge Notice must be served within strict time limits (typically 6 months from contravention date). Late-issued notices are unenforceable.

Legal basis

Greater London LEZ Charging Order; TMA 2004 — service time limits

How to identify this in your case

PCN delivered or dated more than 6 months after the contravention date.

Sample appeal wording

To: TfL ULEZ Team Re: PCN [PCN_NUMBER] The contravention is alleged on [DATE_OF_CONTRAVENTION]. The PCN is dated [DATE_PCN], more than 6 months later, in breach of the statutory service time limit under the Greater London LEZ Charging Order and TMA 2004. The PCN is unenforceable. Please cancel. Yours faithfully, [Keeper Name]

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

Greater London LEZ Charging Order
TMA 2004