The contravention code on your Penalty Charge Notice lets you know why you it was given to you. Some of the most common reasons are:
On-Street:
- 01 - No Waiting e.g. parking on a double yellow line
- 02 - No Loading
- 05 - Parked after the expiry of paid time
- 06 – No ticket – parked without paying and displaying
- 23 - Parked in a bay not designated for that vehicle e.g. parked in a goods vehicle only bay
- 24 - Not parked correctly within bay
- 30 - Parked for longer than permitted
- 45 – Parked in a taxi rank
- 46 - Parked where stopping prohibited
- 47 – Parked in a restricted bus stop/stand
- 48 – Stopped in a restricted area outside a school
Off-Street (car parks):
- 80 – Overstay (parked longer than the maximum time permitted)
- 82 – Parked after expiry of paid time
- 83 – No Pay & Display ticket
- 86 – Out of bay
- 87 – Parked in a disabled bay without valid badge
- 91 – Parked in an area not for that class of vehicle
- 95 – Using a parking space for the wrong purpose
Transport Scotland Bill 2019
- 100 – Parked on a pavement
- 101 – Parked adjacent to a dropped kerb
- 102 – Parked where no part of the vehicle is within 50cm of the edge of the carriageway