Total Rip Off - Don't Let London's £160 Parking Fines Catch You Out

It's official - London parking fines have now increased to £160 in central London. The higher penalties started on April 7, 2025, making this the first increase since 2011.

London Councils pushed for these changes through with the Mayor's approval, claiming they need to "deter" bad parking. But for regular drivers, this feels like yet another cash grab during tough economic times.

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The New Fines - What You'll Pay Now

The main changes you need to know about:

Central London (Band A) : Now £160 for serious violations (up from £130)

Other areas that Band A cover:

• The North of Wandsworth

• The North of Lambeth

• The North of Southwark

• The North of Lewisham

• The West of Barking and Dagenham

• The town centres of a number of Outer London boroughs

Outer London (Band B) Now £140 for serious violations (up from £110)

All fines are half price if you pay within 14 days

Other Penalties

• Bus lane fines: Now £160

• Blocking junctions or yellow box violations: £160

• Getting your car unclamped: £100

• Collecting your car from the pound: £280

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Why They Say It's Necessary

London Councils gives several reasons for the increases:

• Fines haven't gone up in over 15 years

• Enforcement costs more now

• They issue about 8.3 million tickets annually (up from 4.8 million in 2010)

• The money funds transport schemes like free travel passes for older Londoners

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The Reality for Drivers

Many honest drivers get caught out by:

• Confusing signs

• Hidden restrictions

• Broken payment machines

• Minor mistakes during busy London trips

With over 8.3 million parking tickets given out in 2024, that's a huge amount of money collected from drivers.

What To Do When You Get a Parking Ticket

When you find that dreaded yellow ticket on your car's windshield, you have choices:

Pay Early

If you know you broke the rules, paying within 14 days cuts your fine in half.

Appeal Yourself

You can challenge the fine with the council and later with an independent tribunal.

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• Uses UK parking regulations to understand your case

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