TfL Code 99 PCN Appeal: Pedestrian Crossing Zigzags (2026)

1. What does TfL Code 99 mean?

TfL Code 99 alleges stopping on a pedestrian crossing or within its controlled zigzag area. The protected area extends beyond the crossing stripes, so the position before or after the crossing and the reason for stopping both matter.

Contravention

Code 99 alleges stopping on a pedestrian crossing or within its zigzag-controlled area

Category

On-Street Parking PCNs

Issuing authority

Transport for London

Formal representation deadline

28 days beginning with service of the Notice to Owner or postal parking PCN.

Appeal route

TfL, then London Tribunals after a formal Notice of Rejection.

Penalty and discount

£160, reduced by 50% to £80 during the applicable discount period.

Appealing during the discount

TfL pauses the discount period when it receives your representation within that period. If rejected, the remaining discount period resumes from the point it was paused.

2. What must TfL establish?

Show the crossing, white zigzags and their endpoints in one clear view. These are different from yellow school-entrance markings. Identify the crossing type, any signals and the vehicle's full position.

• The authority must identify the crossing and its legally controlled area. White crossing zigzags must not be confused with yellow school-entrance markings.
• The evidence must show the vehicle or a relevant part of it stopped on the crossing or within the controlled area. Record the whole position, not only where the wheels stood.
• The reason for stopping must be assessed under the provision for that crossing or controlled area, including traffic signals, directions and unavoidable safety circumstances.
• An exception for the surrounding controlled area does not automatically authorise stopping on the crossing itself. Ordinary deliveries, private-car drop-offs and Blue Badge parking are not blanket exceptions.

3. Grounds and exemptions for a TfL Code 99 appeal

An exception applying to the surrounding controlled area does not necessarily permit stopping on the crossing itself. Ordinary deliveries, private-car drop-offs and Blue Badge parking are not blanket exemptions.

• The vehicle was outside the crossing and its controlled area, including any relevant overhang.
• The full recording does not establish a stop rather than a moving vehicle.
• The stop was required by the crossing, traffic signals or an applicable traffic or safety exception.
• The evidence identifies the wrong location, vehicle or marking, or does not establish the legally controlled area.
• If ownership, hire liability, payment or the amount demanded is disputed, explain the applicable statutory ground and attach the records supporting it.

4. How to challenge your PCN with TfL

For an on-street parking ticket, send TfL an initial challenge. Formal representations are made within 28 days beginning with service of the Notice to Owner, or directly against a postal parking PCN.

The 50% discount normally runs for 14 days from service, or 21 days for an approved-device postal parking PCN. TfL pauses the discount period when it receives your representation within that period. If rejected, the remaining discount period resumes from the point it was paused.

1. Open TfL's PCN service below using your PCN number and vehicle registration.
2. Explain the Code 99 ground you rely on. Include evidence of the crossing's controlled area, vehicle position and reason for stopping.
3. Submit in the name of the person or organisation on the notice, including written authorisation where a representative acts for them.
4. For a postal representation, use Red routes, PO Box 335, Darlington DL1 9PU. Keep a copy and allow time for delivery.
5. Save your completed submission, attachments and dated acknowledgement.

5. How long does TfL have to respond?

TfL must serve its decision within 56 days beginning with receipt of qualifying formal parking representations. If it does not, those representations are deemed accepted. This period applies to formal representations, not the initial informal challenge.

6. If TfL rejects your representation

Following a formal rejection, you have 28 days beginning with service to pay or register an appeal with London Tribunals. Use the appeal instructions and verification details supplied with TfL's decision.

An initial informal parking rejection is a different stage: formal representations can be made against the Notice to Owner if one follows.

7. Taking your TfL appeal to London Tribunals

Register with the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators at London Tribunals, the independent tribunal for this PCN. Set out your Code 99 grounds and include the notice, your representation and the supporting evidence.

If TfL contests the appeal, review its evidence pack against the crossing's controlled area, vehicle position and reason for stopping. Respond to the tribunal's directions by the dates it gives you.

There is no fee to register an appeal. If refused, the full penalty is normally payable; the earlier discount does not automatically continue.

Other TfL notices and appeal routes

This contravention uses the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators route. TfL's ULEZ, LEZ, Congestion Charge and tunnel charging penalties use the separate Road User Charging Adjudicators route.

2025 TfL tribunal results: Pedestrian crossings and zigzags

19 of 41 recorded cases were allowed (46.3%).

Full Code 99 PCN Appeal Guide

Read the detailed legislation, signage requirements, exemptions and case analysis for this contravention.