Council Fine CheckWhat Kingston enforces
- Parking
- Enforces
- Bus lanes / gates
- Enforces
- Moving traffic
- Enforces
- Penalty level
- Band B: £140 higher (£70), £90 lower (£45); bus lane and moving traffic £160, from 7 April 2025
- Appeals
- London Tribunals (free)
About Kingston PCNs
Kingston is in Band B, so since 7 April 2025 its parking PCNs are £140 at the higher level and £90 at the lower level, halved if paid within 14 days of issue. Bus lane and moving traffic PCNs are £160. Kingston PCN numbers start QT followed by eight digits; you need that and the registration to view the evidence, including CCTV where there is any.
Kingston asks you to appeal within 28 days of receiving the notice. If it receives your appeal within 14 days, the charge is held at the discounted rate until it decides, and if it rejects the appeal you can still pay the discount. An appeal received after 14 days but within 28 that fails leaves the full charge. Appeal online with uploads (for example photos of the signs and where you parked, a permit or ticket, or a repair note for a breakdown) or by post to RBK Parking Services at its Dingwall PO box. Kingston says it replies by letter within 56 days, and you can track an online appeal in its PCN portal under Ticket History.
If your appeal is rejected, you can appeal to the adjudicator at London Tribunals on the specific legal grounds within 28 days of the rejection. If a PCN is neither paid nor appealed, the council may get a warrant of control, which goes to one of its collection agencies (it names Newlyn, Empira and Equita); contact them directly at that stage. Real Kingston PCNs come on paper with instructions, so be wary of texts or emails asking for payment.
How to challenge a Kingston 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 RBK Parking Services, PO Box 5769, Dingwall IV15 0AZ. 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 Kingston.
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 Kingston parking PCN?
£140 at the higher level or £90 at the lower level (Band B), halved within 14 days; bus lane and moving traffic PCNs are £160.
Does Kingston hold the discount while I appeal?
Yes, if your appeal arrives within 14 days of the PCN; the discount is still available if it is rejected.
How long does Kingston take to reply?
Kingston says it responds by letter within 56 days.
Where do I appeal a Kingston 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.