London boroughs are set to raise parking and traffic penalty charges for the first time since 2011, effective from April 7, 2025. The increase aims to maintain the effectiveness of penalty charge notices (PCNs) as deterrents against unsafe driving and parking. This decision follows public consultations and is aligned with the rising costs of managing parking and traffic services. Importantly, any revenue from PCNs will be reinvested into transport schemes rather than into general funds, highlighting a commitment to improving public transport and road safety in London.
The increase is necessary to ensure penalty charge notices (PCN) remain effective deterrents and properly incentivise drivers to drive and park safely.
The money raised by PCNs cannot go into their general funds for any purpose; instead, local authorities have a legal duty to reinvest it in traffic and transport schemes.
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