Code 45 PCN from Pendle: Stopped on a taxi rank
Contravention code 45 is a parking contravention, enforced by civil enforcement officers. If you have received this PCN from Pendle, Parking Mate AI can check it for defects and prepare a challenge letter for Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
Contravention code 45 means: Stopped on a taxi rank. This is a parking contravention issued under the Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (General Provisions) Regulations 2022. Pendle enforces this via civil enforcement officers on the street.
What a Pendle code 45 PCN means for you
You have received a penalty charge notice from Pendle with contravention code 45. In plain English, this means the council considers that you stopped on a taxi rank.
The legal basis for this PCN is the parking enforcement scheme, backed by a traffic regulation order (TRO or TMO) that Pendle must have properly made and signed. Without a valid order and compliant signage, the restriction is not enforceable.
To challenge this PCN, you can make formal representations to Pendle. If the council rejects your representations, you have the right to appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal. The adjudicator's decision is independent and binding on the council.
Defects checked on a Pendle code 45 PCN
C1
Wrong contravention code applied to the alleged offence
C2
No contravention actually occurred at the time stated
S2
Required signage is missing or not visible from the parking place
S5
Signs are obscured, damaged, or do not comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations
D3
Traffic regulation order (TRO) is defective or does not cover the location
D4
Traffic management order (TMO) does not match the restriction signed on street
F7
PCN does not contain all the information required by regulations
F8
PCN was not served within the statutory time limit
F9
Notice to owner was not issued within the required period
E1
No photographic evidence supporting the alleged contravention
Evidence to gather for a Pendle code 45 challenge
The PCN itself
Photos of signage at the location
Photos of road markings
Any payment receipts
Dashcam footage if available
Related pages
Pendle PCN Help
View all PCN help for Pendle.
Code 45: Stopped on a taxi rank
View the standalone code 45 contravention code page.
Parking Enforcement Scheme
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Pendle code 45 PCN FAQs
Common questions about contravention code 45 PCNs from Pendle and how to challenge them.
What does code 45 mean on a Pendle PCN?
Contravention code 45 on a Pendle PCN means: Stopped on a taxi rank. This is a parking contravention enforced by civil enforcement officers within the Pendle area.
How do I challenge a Pendle code 45 penalty charge?
You can make formal representations to Pendle within 28 days of receiving the notice to owner. If Pendle rejects your representations, you have 28 days to appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Upload your PCN and Parking Mate AI identifies the grounds specific to code 45.
What are the common defences for code 45 in Pendle?
Common defences for a Pendle code 45 PCN include inadequate or missing signage, a defective traffic regulation order, failure to follow the observation procedure, incorrect contravention code, and procedural failures in serving the notice.
Can Pendle use the wrong contravention code instead of code 45?
Yes. If Pendle has issued your PCN with contravention code 45 but the code does not accurately describe what happened, this is a valid ground for challenge. The contravention code must match the restriction actually in force at the location and time stated.
How long do I have to respond to a Pendle code 45 PCN?
You typically have 28 days to pay at the discounted rate or make an informal challenge. After a notice to owner, you have 28 days for formal representations. If Pendle rejects those, you have 28 days to appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Check your code 45 PCN promptly.
What evidence do I need for a Pendle code 45 challenge?
For a Pendle code 45 challenge, gather the PCN itself, photos of signage and road markings at the location, any payment receipts, dashcam footage if available, and a written note of why you believe code 45 was incorrectly applied.
Is a Pendle code 45 PCN always correctly issued?
No. A Pendle code 45 PCN may be incorrectly issued for several reasons: the signage may not comply with regulations, the observation period may not have been followed correctly, the TRO may be defective, or the code may not match what actually happened.
What happens if I ignore a Pendle code 45 PCN?
Ignoring a Pendle code 45 PCN leads to escalation: notice to owner, then a charge certificate (increasing the penalty by 50%), then registration at the Traffic Enforcement Centre, and eventually bailiff enforcement. Responding early preserves the most options.
Does Pendle handle code 45 PCNs differently from other councils?
Each council has its own enforcement patterns and approach. Pendle has specific local factors, including local authority parking enforcement Parking Mate AI applies Pendle-specific checks when analysing your code 45 PCN.
How does Parking Mate AI help with a Pendle code 45 PCN?
Upload your Pendle code 45 PCN and Parking Mate AI reads the details automatically. It checks whether code 45 was correctly applied, whether the signage and procedure meet the required standards, and whether the notice was properly served. If defects are found, you receive a professional challenge letter for Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
Got a Pendle code 45 PCN? Check it before you pay
Upload your penalty charge notice for a free Parking Mate AI defect check. If grounds are found for your Pendle code 45 PCN, get a professional challenge letter for Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
