Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)

What is a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)?

A Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) is a penalty for breach of parking regulations. This is commonly referred to as a parking fine.

PCNs are issued by our Civil Enforcement Officers, who are council employees. They issue PCNs to vehicles which are believed to have parked in contravention of the terms and conditions of a council-run car park. 

As a result of breaking contravention, a fine of £70 or £50 is now payable to South Hams District Council.  

These fines are reduced by 50% if payment is made within 14 days from the date the ticket was issued. 

All South Hams District Council PCNs have a Reference number beginning with ‘MH02’ ‘MH03’ or ‘MH04.’ If your PCN starts with anything besides 'MH' we will not be able to assist with your query.

Please carefully read the PCN document issued to your vehicle which will explain the contravention that the PCN has been issued for. 

The PCN Document will also contain a unique reference number that you can use to access our PCN Portals. From these portals you can view details of the PCN, and arrange to pay or challenge your PCN online

You will need both your Vehicle Registration and PCN reference number to access the appropriate online portal. 

Our Penalty Charge Notice system is currently changing. The online system to use will depend on the reference number of your PCN.

Please see the table below to pay, appeal or challenge your PCN online: