How many penalty charge notices that were issued by TFL for parking contraventions in each of the calendar years 2016, 2017 and 2018 remained unpaid as of 12 March 2019? What percentage of total penalty charge notices issued for parking contraventions does this represent for each of the three years? What is the total value of the outstanding fines associated with these PCNs for parking contraventions?

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TfL Ref: 3405-1819

Thank you for your web request received by us on 13 March asking for information about Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by TfL.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm that we hold the information you require.

We are committed to keeping the capital moving and by enforcing the rules of the road we help keep junctions and roads clear, which if blocked cause significant impact to all road users. All revenue generated by enforcement activity is reinvested in maintaining and improving the transport network.

TfL adopts a fair and transparent approach to traffic enforcement and motorists are encouraged to follow the guidance issued with every PCN and contact TfL if they would like to appeal their case, so that it can be reviewed.

Our replies to your questions are below:

1.    How many penalty charge notices that were issued by TFL for parking contraventions in each of the calendar years 2016, 2017 and 2018 remained unpaid as of 12 March 2019? The table below shows the number of PCNs issued by contravention date.  

Year	Total PCNs Open
2016	17,016
2017	53,729
2018	70,761
Grand Total	141,506

2.    What percentage of total penalty charge notices issued for parking contraventions does this represent for each of the three years?

The table below shows the proportion of the above PCNs that have not been paid in full. It should be noted however that a number of PCNs may not yet be due for payment as they may be awaiting a representation or appeal outcome.  

Year	PCNs Open (%)
2016	4.86%
2017	13.84%
2018	16.85%

3.    What is the total value of the outstanding fines associated with these PCNs for parking contraventions?

All of the above PCNs were issued at the higher Band A level of £130.

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.

Yours sincerely

Sara Thomas

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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