Drivers in Stevenage see a 35.7% year-on-year increase in the number of penalty charges

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Drivers in Stevenage have seen a 35.7% year-on-year increase in the number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) issued to them by their local council, according to new data analysed by cinch, the UK’s biggest online retailer of used cars.

According to the new figures obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, Stevenage Borough Council issued 4266 more PCNs between 2023-2024, compared to 2022-23:

The surge in fines has also led to a significant increase in revenue for the council:

Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage emerged as the Stevenage location with the highest number of fines between 2023-24, with 2,427 reported. In the previous reporting period, Coreys Mill Lane also held the top spot, with 2,106 fines issued between April 2022 and March 2023.

Sam Sheehan, motoring editor at cinch, commented on the findings:

“These figures should be a reminder for all drivers to carefully check any nearby signs before parking – especially in busy areas or places they aren’t familiar with. Nobody wants to find a parking fine come through their letterbox. 

“Also, if you think the fine is unfair or it’s incorrect, don’t forget you have 28 days to appeal to an independent tribunal. And, if it is correct, you might be able to reduce the fine by paying sooner rather than later. ”

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