Motorists in Ealing and across London who park incorrectly or don’t pay when they should for parking will find from today (7 April 2025), the cost of being issued with a penalty charge notice (PCN) has risen by up to 37.5%.
For the first time in 14 years, following a decision by the London Councils Transport and Environment Committee, and approved by the Mayor of London, boroughs across London have agreed to raise parking and traffic penalty charges.
Parking penalties at the higher level (£130 until 6 April 2025) will increase by £30 to £160 a 23% rise. This is reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days of the PCN being issued. Parking penalties at the lower level (£80 until 6 April 2025) will also increase by £30 to £110 a 37.5% rise. This is reduced to £55 if paid within 14 days of the PCN being issued.
Speaking to EALING.NEWS, an Ealing Council spokesperson said: “We are committed to fairly and proportionately enforcing parking and traffic regulations. PCNs are in place to encourage drivers to comply with regulations, ensuring roads remain safe accessible, and well-regulated for all users.
“From April, PCN charges across London will increase following a formal review by London Councils and Transport for London, with final approval from the Mayor of London.
“Income generated from PCNs is not used for general council expenditure, but is legally protected for transport-related improvements, such as road safety projects, public transport and cycling infrastructure, improving and maintaining parking facilities, traffic management measures, and concessionary travel benefits.”
Stephen Boon, London Councils’ chief operating officer, said: “Boroughs have a duty to ensure London’s roads remain safe and accessible for everyone.
“Through using PCNs to manage parking and traffic, boroughs can reduce congestion and incentivise road users to drive and park safely, protect access, crossing and junctions, and increase active travel such as walking and cycling. Boroughs can also improve bus prioritisation, reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
“The vast majority of motorists who abide by the rules will be unaffected by these changes. Penalty charges have not changed since 2011 and the evidence clearly showed they needed to be increased to remain as an effective deterrent for the small minority who don’t abide by the rules.”
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