What are the current levels for Penalty Charge Notices?
A local authority may set penalty charges in accordance with different bands in different parts of its area, provided that all the charges in each part of its area are set in accordance with the same band.
South Beds District Council, Mid Beds District Council and Beds County Council are adopting band 2 for the higher and lower level penalty charge.
| Band Higher level penalty charge | Lower level penalty charge |
|---|---|
| 1. £60 | £40 |
| 2. £70 | £50 |
Below are some examples of the higher and lower level of contraventions
Higher Level
On Street
- Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours
Off Street
- Parked in a permit bay without clearly displaying a valid permit
Lower Level
On Street
- Parked for longer than permitted
Off Street
- Parked after the expiry of paid for time
Follow the link to view the full list of contraventions higher and lower contraventions for On and Off street park
