CAR PARKS

PCN code 71 in Northern Ireland.

Parked in an EV charging place without charging.

WHAT THE CODE MEANS

Parked in an EV charging place without charging

Northern Ireland uses code 71 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 71 is enforced.

Code 71 applies to vehicles occupying an electric-vehicle charging space in a DfI or council off-street car park during operating hours without charging.

Observation / grace period None

Loading / unloading No

Blue Badge No

Where it applies EV charging spaces in DfI or council off-street car parks

Read the official NI details →

RELATED NI CODES

Other car parks codes.

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

View official codes →

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