£27 Million Parking Trap: Westminster’s Toughest Parking Spots Revealed

If you’ve ever parked in Westminster, it's usually busy, the rules can sometimes feel confusing—and the fines are unforgiving. But did you know some areas see way more fines than others?

According to Westminster’s 2023-24 Parking Report, compliance across the borough averages 94%, meaning about 6% of drivers are receiving fines. With 469,205 parking fines issued last year—an 11% increase from the previous year—enforcement is at an all-time high

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Where Are Drivers Getting Fined the Most?

The lowest compliance zones in 2023-24 (where more drivers are getting tickets) include:

• Soho, West End, Covent Garden (Zone G) – 86% compliance (highest fine rates!)

• Victoria, Westminster, Millbank (Zone D) – 94% compliance (below average)

• Mayfair and St. James’s (Zone E) – 91% compliance (particularly bad on Sundays!)

These areas see a lot of fines for:

• Permit bay contraventions

• Yellow line violations

• Non-payment of Pay-to-Park charges

Where Are Fewer Fines Being Issued?

The highest compliance zones in 2023-24 (where drivers got the least fines) include:

• Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Pimlico (Zone A) – 95% compliance

• Hyde Park, Marylebone, Fitzrovia (Zone F) – 96% compliance

• Bayswater and Maida Vale (Zone B) – 96% compliance

But even in these areas, thousands of fines are still issued every year.

How to Appeal a Westminster Parking Fine – Step-by-Step Guide

If you’ve received a Westminster parking fine, here’s how you can appeal:

Step 1: Check If You Have Grounds to Appeal

Before appealing, check for common mistakes that could make the fine invalid:

• Incorrect details (wrong date, time, or vehicle registration)

• Unclear or missing signage

• Machine or ANPR camera errors

• Payment was made but not registered

• Medical emergencies or breakdowns

Step 2: Submit Your Appeal to Westminster Council

• Appeal within 28 days of receiving the fine to avoid additional charges.

• If you appeal within 14 days, the discount period is paused while your case is reviewed.

• Appeals should be submitted online through Westminster’s parking appeal portal

• Add supporting evidence, such as receipts, photos, or witness statements.

Step 3: Appeal Escalation – London Tribunals

If Westminster Council rejects your appeal, you can escalate your case to London Tribunals, an independent adjudicator.

• You have 28 days to escalate your appeal after receiving the rejection.

• Visit London Tribunals and submit your appeal using the unique code in your rejection letter.

How Long Does an Appeal Take?

• Initial appeal: Typically reviewed within 21 days.

• If rejected, you have 28 days to escalate to London Tribunals.

• London Tribunals decision can take a few weeks depending on case volume.

If you win your appeal, your fine is cancelled. If you lose, you must pay the full amount (the discounted rate no longer applies).

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