Fast, Personalised TfL PCN Appeal Letters - Ready in Minutes
Save time and money by sending a personalised, professionally written PCN appeal letter based on your exact circumstances to the Council or TfL. We prepare your ready-to-submit appeal letter, and you can send it today. Your letter is tailor written to your situation and carefully structured around the key factors and criteria that we know Councils and TfL rely on when deciding to cancel a PCN. If you're worried about losing the 50% discount? You won't, if you appeal within 14 days. The Council or TfL automatically freeze your discount while they review your case, so submitting your TfL PCN appeal quickly is the smart thing to do. Get your expert letter in under 3 minutes and send straight away. One clear, affordable price. No hidden costs.
We provide a fast, tailored appeal letter for the following PCN types.
TfL PCNs - red route PCN, TfL bus lan PCN, TfL yellow box junction PCN, and other TfL moving traffic PCNs.
Council issued PCNs - parking PCN, TfL red route PCN, bus lane PCN, and moving traffic PCN (including yellow box junction and banned turns).
Can I appeal a TfL PCN?
Yes - you can appeal a TfL PCN, and ideally you should appeal within 14 days to protect your 50% discount. It's best to act fast. We help by quickly providing you with a personalised ready-to-send appeal letter, based on the information you give us. Our letters use the same reasoning and criteria TfL typically apply when assessing appeals.
Example of a Real PCN Appeal Letter
This sample shows the style of professionally written appeal letter you’ll receive. Your own letter will be fully tailored to your specific circumstances and written in clear, formal English. It is structured using the same key factors and assessment criteria that Councils and TfL rely on when reviewing real PCN appeals — ensuring your explanation is presented in the strongest possible way.
Not a generic template. Your appeal letter is personalised to your situation and built around the points that matter most in actual council and TfL decision-making. Want a letter like this?
Is it worth appealing a PCN?
Yes - in many cases it is worth appealing a PCN, especially if you believe the penalty was issued unfairly or there were circumstances that affected what happened. TfL and councils will look at your explanation before deciding whether to cancel the penalty.
Common reasons drivers choose to appeal include things like sudden hazards, being forced forward by traffic, unclear or obscured signs, medical issues, loading or breakdown situations, or genuine mistakes that can be explained. Because the appeal window is short, many people use our service to save time and avoid drafting the explanation themselves — we ask you a few questions, assess against Council and TfL criteria and prepare a clear, ready-to-submit appeal letter in minutes.
How Smart Appeal Works
- Answer a few quick questions about your Tfl PCN or council-issued PCN.
- Based on your answers, we assess the rules that apply to your type of PCN. We then generate a clear, structured appeal letter.
- You can send your PCN appeal letter today- online or by post.
Increase your chances of a succesful appeal.
One, affordable price for peace of mind
In under 3 minutes, get your personalised, professionally-written PCN appeal letter — no subscriptions, no upsells, and no hidden charges. Simply copy into the council or TfL appeal online form and increase your chances of a successful appeal.
READY-TO-SEND Fast, Personalised PCN Appeal Letter
£9.99
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Your ready-to-send Appeal Letter
No hidden costs - just £9.99 for peace of mind
Used by UK drivers every day to overturn fines.
If your letter doesn't download or generate correctly, we'll resend it or issue you a full refund.
What You Get With Your Personalised Appeal Pack
Instant Personalised Appeal Letter
Get a professionally written UK PCN appeal letter tailored to your exact circumstances — not a generic template. Your parking ticket appeal letter works for council PCNs, TfL penalties, red route PCN, yellow box junction PCN, bus lane fines, and moving traffic PCNs.
Evidence Checklist for Stronger Appeals
If you have evidence, know exactly what to attach — photos, receipts, proof of payment, breakdown evidence, signage issues, or mitigating circumstances — to maximise your chances of successfully challenging your PCN.
Parking Appeal FAQs
What is a PCN Appeal Letter?
A PCN appeal letter is a written challenge against a parking fine issued by a council, or TfL. An appeal letter explains why the parking ticket should be cancelled — for example because the signage was unclear, the ticket was issued incorrectly, or there were valid mitigating circumstances.
Will my parking fine be cancelled if I appeal?
Many parking fines are cancelled when the appeal is clear, structured and supported with evidence. While no outcome can be guaranteed, presenting a strong appeal letter significantly improves your chances of success in the PCN appeal process.
Does this work for private parking companies?
No — Smart Appeal currently specialises in Council and TfL Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) only. We do not provide appeal letters for private parking companies such as ParkingEye, Horizon, Euro Car Parks, NCP, or other BPA/IPC operators.
What is the difference between a Penalty Charge Notice and a Parking Charge Notice
A Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) is an official statutory penalty issued by a local council or Transport for London (TfL). It is backed by traffic laws such as the Traffic Management Act 2004 and follows a formal appeals process.
A Parking Charge Notice is not a penalty — it is a private invoice issued by companies like ParkingEye, NCP, Horizon or APCOA for alleged breaches of contract on private land. These are governed by contract law, not traffic regulations, and have a completely different appeals process.
Smart Appeal specialises only in Council and TfL Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).
Can Smart Appeal guarantee a successful appeal?
No — and no service legally can. However, we increase your chances by creating a clear, persuasive, well-structured appeal letter. Always check your parking ticket deadline and ensure you submit your letter to the correct Issuing Authority.
Does appealing a PCN affect the 50% discount?
For the vast majority of council and TfL PCNs, submitting an appeal within 14 days normally preserves the 50% discounted amount until they reply. However this can vary between councils, so always check the wording on your PCN or council's website.
How fast do I get my appeal letter?
You receive your personalised instant PCN appeal letter immediately after completing the form, ready to copy into the official council or TfL online portal.
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About Smart Appeal
Smart Appeal helps UK drivers that want to challenge parking tickets. You don't need legal jargon or expensive solicitors - just answer a few questions and let us do the heavy lifting. Thousands of parking fines are overturned each year because the paperwork or signs were unclear. Smart Appeal gives you the clarity and confidence to prepare your appeal properly.