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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: darknight on January 14, 2026, 12:22:08 pm

Title: Re: PCN from Italy - Entered a limited traffic zone.
Post by: Incandescent on January 16, 2026, 12:42:23 am

I'm not familiar with Italian law, but it's maybe possible the hire company will pay the fine and off-charge you. Italy parking and traffic offences are all still under criminal law, I think.

In the UK, the Penalty Charge Notice regime makes the owner of the vehicle responsible, so with hire and lease companies, a lot of them just pay the the PCN and off-charge the hirer/lessee, plus an 'admin' charge, needless to say !

Title: Re: PCN from Italy - Entered a limited traffic zone.
Post by: Daim456 on January 15, 2026, 11:49:02 pm

I would not worry too much.

Even Councils in England cannot enforce PCN for vehicle registered in Scotland.

Title: Re: PCN from Italy - Entered a limited traffic zone.
Post by: stamfordman on January 14, 2026, 12:53:41 pm

They can't enforce it.

Have you had an admin fee from the rental company?

Title: PCN from Italy - Entered a limited traffic zone.
Post by: darknight on January 14, 2026, 12:22:08 pm

Hi

I’ve received this PCN from Italy when I rented out a vehicle about a year ago. I have no recollection of the incident and not sure if this is legitimate or not. If someone could advise me what to do, should I pay out the fine? Thanks

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Egi30m8VEXnxE8TyYE0jbm90hrAwQ4x4/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zQPRsOukNqhH_9CSYw1w0-LT7QNhUkmw/view?usp=drivesdk