ParkingEye Fines: What They Are & How to Appeal

A practical guide to understanding ParkingEye charges, fighting unfair tickets, and avoiding them in the future.

What Is ParkingEye?

ParkingEye is one of the UK’s largest private parking management companies. They monitor thousands of car parks for supermarkets, hospitals, hotels, and retail parks using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras.

It's Not a "Fine"

A ParkingEye ticket is officially a Parking Charge Notice (PCN). Unlike a council ticket (Penalty Charge Notice), this is an invoice for breaching a contract on private land, not a criminal fine. However, they are enforceable in civil court, so you shouldn't ignore them.

Common Reasons for Fines

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    Overstaying the Time LimitStaying even a few minutes longer than the free or paid period allows.
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    Typos & Keying ErrorsEntering your registration number incorrectly at the payment terminal.
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    The "No Return" ClauseReturning to the same car park within a set period (e.g., 1 hour) can trigger a fine if the system treats it as one long stay.

How to Appeal a ParkingEye Ticket

1

Check the Details

Verify the dates, times, and location. Ensure the photos actually show your car.

2

Gather Evidence

Find receipts, bank statements, or appointment letters that prove you were a customer. Take photos of unclear signage if applicable.

3

Contact the Landowner

Top Tip: If you were a genuine customer, ask the store manager or hospital reception to cancel the ticket. They often have the power to do this directly.

4

Appeal to ParkingEye

Submit an appeal via their website within 28 days. Attach your evidence. Do not ignore the notice.

5

Appeal to POPLA

If ParkingEye rejects your appeal, you can take it to POPLA (Parking on Private Land Appeals), an independent body. Around 40-50% of appeals here are successful.

How to Avoid Future Fines

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Track Your Time

Use the Get Stung app to set a timer. We'll buzz you before your time is up so you can leave without rushing.

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Store Your Reg

Save your registration in the app to avoid typos at the machine. It's a simple step that saves huge headaches.

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