Overview
- PCNs climbed about 13.5% year over year to 9,462,185, continuing a long‑term rise of roughly 70% since 2010.
- London boroughs, the City of London, the London Lorry Control Scheme and TfL issued the penalties for parking, bus lanes and moving‑traffic contraventions.
- Appeals increased by 5,742 to 47,935 in the year to March 31, yet motorists’ success rate fell from 54.9% to 49.4%.
- The Mayor approved a £30 increase for higher‑level penalties in April, taking them to £160, with a 50% discount if paid within 14 days.
- Critics including the AA describe enforcement as revenue‑driven, while London Councils argues it improves safety and reduces congestion and pollution.