1. The PCN is invalid as it curtails the period in which the council may serve a charge certificate as per the second sentence under the picture. The period is clearly identified here:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/2003/3/schedule/1/enactedAs provided at paras 5(1) and (2):
5(1)Where a penalty charge notice is served on any person and the penalty charge to which it relates is not paid before the end of the relevant period, the enforcing authority may serve on that person a statement (in this paragraph referred to as a “charge certificate”) to the effect that the penalty charge in question is increased by 50 per cent.
(2)The relevant period, in relation to a penalty charge notice is the period of 28 days beginning—
(a)where no representations are made under paragraph 1 above, with the date on which the penalty charge notice is served;
2. Screenshot this as if to pay and add details:
Penalty Charge Notice details
Ticket ReferenceJK15197540
Your PCN is at full rate stage. PCN process information
Vehicle Registration NumberLV25RGZ
ColourGREY
MakeTOYOTA
Contravention52m - Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicle (motor vehicles)
LocationLARCOM STREET JUNCTION ETHEL STREET
First seen atSun, 4 May 2025 18:01
Issued atSun, 4 May 2025 18:01
Served byPost
The amount outstanding on the Penalty Charge Notice will increase to £240.00 on Sat, 28 Jun 2025. Please pay £160.00 now.
Make this point: your website is not fit for purpose as it incorrectly states when the price increases.