PCN code 99: meaning and how to appeal

Higher levelOn-street parking

Official description: “Stopped on a pedestrian crossing or crossing area marked by zigzags”

What it means

You stopped on a pedestrian crossing or within the white zig-zag lines either side of it. Enforcement can be by camera.

How much is a code 99 PCN?

Code 99 is a higher-level contravention, so the amount depends on where you were:

AreaPenaltyPaid early (50%)After charge certificate (+50%)
London Band A£160£80£240
London Band B£140£70£210
Outside London (most councils, band 2)£70£35£105
Outside London (band 1 areas)£60£30£90

On TfL red routes (suffix n) the penalty is £160, or £80 if paid within 14 days.

Sources: London Councils (London amounts from 7 April 2025) and SI 2022/71 Schedule 3 (outside London). Full fines guide.

Deadlines

Common grounds to appeal a code 99 PCN

Also check the PCN itself: are the date, time, location, vehicle and code correct, and was it served on time? Errors can support the statutory grounds, such as procedural impropriety or 'the contravention did not occur'.

Evidence to gather

Code 99 suffixes

The letter after the code shows the type of bay, vehicle or enforcement. Suffixes that apply to code 99:

SuffixMeaning
99Nred route
99Oblue badge holder

How to appeal

  1. Informal challenge if the PCN was put on your vehicle (ideally within 14 days).
  2. Formal representations within 28 days of the Notice to Owner or postal PCN.
  3. If rejected, appeal to the tribunal within 28 days.

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Related codes

Code 48
Stopped on 'school keep clear' markingsCode 47
Stopped at a bus stop

Frequently asked questions

What does PCN code 99 mean?

Code 99 is “Stopped on a pedestrian crossing or crossing area marked by zigzags”. In plain English: You stopped on a pedestrian crossing or within the white zig-zag lines either side of it. Enforcement can be by camera.

How much is a code 99 PCN?

Code 99 is higher level: £160 in London Band A, £140 in Band B, and usually £70 outside London, halved if paid early.

Can I appeal a code 99 PCN?

Yes. Common grounds include: You stopped because of circumstances beyond your control or to avoid an accident (for example in queuing traffic or giving way to pedestrians). The vehicle was not within the zig-zag area. The markings were incomplete or faded.

How long do I have to challenge a code 99 PCN?

Challenge within 14 days to protect the discount where possible. Formal representations must be made within 28 days of the Notice to Owner or postal PCN, and a tribunal appeal within 28 days of a Notice of Rejection.

Official sources

Not legal advice. This site gives general information about council PCNs in England, based on official sources (last reviewed 21 October 2026). Rules and amounts change and every case is different. Always check the notice you received, your council's website and the official sources, and consider independent advice for complex cases. PCN Codes is not connected to any council, TfL, London Tribunals or the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.