Council Fine CheckWhat Barnet enforces
- Parking
- Enforces — controlled parking zones, car parks and CCTV
- Bus lanes / gates
- Enforces — CCTV footage viewable online
- Moving traffic
- Enforces
- Penalty level
- Band A: £160 higher level (£80 within 14 days), £110 lower level (£55); bus lane and moving traffic £160, from 7 April 2025
- Appeals
- London Tribunals (free)
About Barnet PCNs
Barnet's notice of the April 2025 increase sets out its charges: higher-level parking PCNs are £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days of issue; lower-level PCNs £110, or £55; and bus lane and moving traffic PCNs £160. The council says that in most cases the PCN is halved if paid within 14 days, and that paying admits liability and closes the case, so do not pay if you want to challenge.
Before challenging, Barnet suggests viewing the evidence online, including CCTV footage for bus lane PCNs. You need the PCN number, your registration and the web code printed on the notice, and should allow 24 hours for images to appear. The footage is only for the person named on the PCN or their representative and must not be shared. Once you challenge, the case is put on hold until the council replies.
The quickest route is the online challenge form; you can also write to Barnet Parking Services at its Dingwall PO box with your PCN number, registration, full address and supporting evidence. The council had a recent outage of its PCN payment and contact systems; it says the systems are back online and that timescales to pay or challenge affected by the outage are being extended, though some photo and video evidence was not yet viewable. If your deadline fell during that period, mention it in your challenge. Barnet also publishes when it enforces on bank holidays.
How to challenge a Barnet PCN
- Check the deadline. A camera PCN sent by post gets a 50% discount if paid within 14 days; representations are normally due within 28 days of the notice being served.
- Make representations to the council using its online challenge form or by post to Barnet Parking Services, PO Box 5772, Dingwall IV15 0BD. Quote the PCN number and the grounds that apply.
- If rejected, appeal to London Tribunals within 28 days of the Notice of Rejection. The adjudicator is independent of Barnet.
London penalty levels from 7 April 2025: Band A £160/£110, Band B £140/£90; bus lane and moving traffic £160 (London Councils).
Questions
How much is a Barnet PCN?
Since 7 April 2025, £160 for higher-level parking and for bus lane and moving traffic PCNs, and £110 for lower-level parking, halved if paid within 14 days.
What do I need to view Barnet PCN evidence?
Your PCN number, vehicle registration and the web code on the notice. Allow 24 hours for images to appear.
Were Barnet PCN deadlines extended after the system outage?
Barnet says timescales to pay or challenge a PCN that were affected by its systems being unavailable will be extended.
Where do I appeal a Barnet PCN if my challenge is rejected?
To London Tribunals, which is independent of the council. Appeals are free and must normally be made within 28 days of the Notice of Rejection.