Vehicle not parked close to carriageway edge or in a designated space.
Northern Ireland uses code 26 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.
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.
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.
Code 26 applies where a vehicle is not parked close to the edge of the carriageway and is not within a designated parking space. NI guidance says photographs should show the vehicle at least 50cm from the carriageway edge.
