Off-street parking fines

Data files that contain every fine issued for vehicles not having a valid parking ticket whilst in car parks. The data contains date, time, location, fine issued, discount available, and total paid.

Local Government Transparency Code 2015

• This is a key dataset which the government wants local authorities to publish.
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-government-transparency-code-2015

Additional Info

• Please note, from Quarter 3 2014/15, data on off street fines (car park fines) has been divided in to a fines issued dataset and fines paid dataset.
• Also, note the paid data may show fines issued outside the dated quarter but paid within the quarter. 

Definitions

• PCN - Penalty Charge Notice
• Issued - Date PCN was issued
• Fine - Initial full charge (does not include surcharges)
• Surcharges - If full payment not made within 56 days from the date the notice is issued the charge is further increased by 50% of the Initial charge. If the payment is still not made, within a further 14 days then a further charge may be applied if the case is registered at court.
• Charge level - H = High at £70.00/£35.00 discount. L = Low at £50.00/£25.00 discount.
• Discount - the charge if payment made within 14 days.
• Balance Amount outstanding at date of sample. A negative balance means an overpayment.