Car parking fines, charges & enforcement
We monitor the car parks in accordance with the Off Street Parking Places Order 1990 & issue excess charge notices (fixed penalties). We need not cover On Street Parking.
When Will an Excess Charge Notice Be Issued ?
If a vehicle is ...
- Not parked wholly within a parking bay
- Not of the permitted class
- Left longer than the permitted maximum time
- The vehicle returns to the same car park within 3 hours
Or in car parks where charging applies...
- No parking ticket is displayed
- The parking ticket is not valid
Penalties / fines
When issued with an excess charge notice the penalties are ...
- £30 if payment is received within 14 days
- £60 if payment is received after 14 days
What Happens if a Ticket Remains Unpaid?
If payment is not received within 14 days we ...
- Obtain the registered keeper details from DVLA
- Invoice the registered keeper to the value of £60
- Reminders are sent out if necessary
If payment is still not received ...
- All the details are then passed on to a debt recovery agency ;
Appeals Procedure
- All appeals must be in writing and received within 14 days.
- Payment is held at the lower fee of £30 whilst the notice is in dispute
- Your appeal will be given careful consideration and you will be notified accordingly of the outcome
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If your appeal is unsuccessful you will have 14 days from the date of the letter to pay the notice at the fee of £30, after this date the fee will increase to £60.
Contact Details
If you would like to discuss a related issue please ...
- Telephone : 01892 602730
- Email : corporate.assets@wealden.gov.uk
- Write to : Corporate Assets, Wealden District Council, Pine Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DH
Payment Methods
You can pay by ...
- Cheque - Please make payable to 'Wealden District Council' and send it to :
Customer Services
Wealden District Council
Vicarage Lane
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 2AX
- Debit or Credit Card - Please contact Corporate Assets on 01323 443359
Please note that all Credit card payments will incur a 1.5% surcharge.
