ON-STREET PARKING

PCN code 25 in Northern Ireland.

Parked in a loading place during restricted hours without loading.

WHAT THE CODE MEANS

Parked in a loading place during restricted hours without loading

Northern Ireland uses code 25 for this contravention.

The code appears on a Penalty Charge Notice so that the particular parking or bus-lane contravention being alleged can be identified.

CURRENT PCN AMOUNT

How much can the ticket cost?

The standard Northern Ireland PCN charge is £90.

A 50% discount reduces this to £45 when payment is made within the first 14 days.

If the case progresses to a Charge Certificate, the amount increases to £135.

BEFORE YOU PAY

Check the details on the PCN.

Check that the registration, location, date, time and contravention code shown on the notice match the circumstances.

If you believe the PCN was issued incorrectly, Northern Ireland has an official challenge and representation process.

NI ENFORCEMENT DETAILS

How code 25 is enforced.

Code 25 applies to non-goods vehicles parked in a loading bay without loading. A five-minute observation period is used to establish whether genuine loading or unloading is taking place.

Observation / grace period 5 minutes
Loading / unloading Yes — this is what the bay is for
Blue Badge No
Where it applies Loading bays during restricted hours
Read the official NI details →
RELATED NI CODES

Other on-street parking codes.

Official Northern Ireland source. PCN codes and enforcement information are published by nidirect / Department for Infrastructure.
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