London-wide increased fines for illegal parking

From 7 April, higher-level charges in Band A areas will rise from £130 to £160, while Band B areas will see an increase from £110 to £140. Lower-level charges in Band A will rise from £80 to £110, and Band B will rise from £60 to £90.  

Charges are set by a London-wide body called London Councils to ensure that charges are consistent throughout London.

London boroughs differentiate penalties based on the severity of the contravention, with higher-level charges for more serious transgressions, such as obstructing roads, and lower-level penalties for less severe matters such as overstaying in parking bays. The 50% discount remains in place for those who pay their Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) within 14 days across all higher and lower-level charges. 

Read more from about this London-wide increase, on the London Councils website.

PCNs help manage parking and traffic, and can reduce congestion, improve air quality and incentivise road users to drive and park safely, protect access, crossings and junctions, and increase active travel such as walking and cycling. 

The number of people receiving PCNs has increased by 50% over the last 12 years across London. In that time, enforcement costs have risen but fines have not increased since 2011. PCNs are seen as a vital way to keep London moving by deterring inconsiderate driving and protecting kerbside space such as disabled bays. 

You can use the 'parking violation' reporting form on our website to report vehicles that are illegally parked (for example vehicles parking on yellow lines, or parking in a permit bay without a valid permit).

If the problem is an urgent one that requires immediate action, you should call the Enforcement Team on 020 8871 8871.

Any net revenue raised by PCNs goes toward transport schemes, such as highways improvements and maintenance. 

Wandsworth has launched our biggest programme of roads and pavements improvements in decades, with over £10million set to be invested this year.  

The investment comes as part of our Decade of Renewal, doubling investment in our roads and pavements.