Challenge a Notice of Enforcement Parking
Received a Notice of Enforcement from bailiffs for a council PCN? Act quickly. We provide step by step guidance and prepare the correct TEC forms to help you suspend enforcement and get the case reviewed properly.
How to Challenge a Notice of Enforcement
A Notice of Enforcement is the formal warning that enforcement agents (bailiffs) can begin taking control of goods, including clamping or removing a vehicle, if the debt is not dealt with.
At this stage, you still have options. In many cases you can apply to the Traffic Enforcement Centre (TEC) to put enforcement on hold and reset the process, especially where notices were not received, an appeal was in progress, or the case has escalated incorrectly.
A Notice of Enforcement is a formal notice from enforcement agents stating they intend to take enforcement action for an unpaid debt, such as a council PCN. It is usually issued after the debt has been registered and a warrant has been authorised.
At this stage, the focus is not whether the PCN was issued correctly, but whether you had a valid reason for being unable to file the statutory declaration or witness statement earlier. The court will assess whether the enforcement process was fair and whether your right to challenge was obstructed.
This is why the grounds used to challenge a Notice of Enforcement or Order for Recovery must be prepared correctly from the outset. If the statutory criteria are not met, the application will not succeed and enforcement may resume.
Our expertise is essential at this stage to ensure the correct grounds are used, the evidence is presented properly, and your chances of having enforcement suspended are maximised.
Sometimes paying the authority can stop further escalation, but fees and liability can be complex once enforcement has begun. If you are considering payment, it is important to understand the consequences and keep evidence. We can advise on the safest route based on your stage and documents.
A properly submitted TEC application can suspend enforcement while it is considered. The key is acting quickly and submitting the correct forms with the correct grounds.
What forms do I need?
This depends on the type of contravention:
Parking: TE7 and TE9
Moving traffic: PE2 and PE3
The form names are also usually referenced in the statutory paperwork.
Yes. If a council PCN is not resolved and the enforcement process reaches debt registration, enforcement agents may be instructed to recover the debt. This can include taking control of goods, including vehicles, under the relevant enforcement rules.
In most PCN enforcement situations, bailiffs cannot force entry into your home on a first visit. They can take control of goods outside, such as a vehicle on a public highway, and they may enter through an unlocked door if invited or allowed in. If you are unsure, get help immediately.
If the Traffic Enforcement Centre rejects your application, this does not always mean enforcement must continue.
In most cases, we will prepare a formal complaint to the local authority to address any procedural or enforcement issues that occurred during the enforcement process. This can include failures to respond to appeals, incorrect escalation, or enforcement action taken at the wrong stage.
If the TEC rejects your application, you may also be able to make a further application using the N244 form to ask the court to set aside the enforcement action and allow the statutory declaration to be accepted.
Why Challenge a Notice of Enforcement
It's simple really, stop enforcement, save ~£500, keep your vehicle and avoid harrassment.
Notice of Enforcement checklist
If you have received a Notice of Enforcement, the following checks are critical.
Missing statutory notices
Did you receive the original PCN and subsequent statutory notices, including the Charge Certificate and Order for Recovery?
Address and service problems
Have you moved address, changed keeper details, or have reason to believe notices were sent to the wrong address?
Vehicle keeper liability
Has the notice been issued to the correct vehicle keeper or is it a new vehicle purchase with history?
If any of these apply, enforcement should not continue.
Local Authority
Order for Recovery Appeal Process
It is to remember challenging an order for recovery is not challenging APCN. this is simply improving whether the Order for Recovery was issued correctly or not and nothing to do with the PCN.
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PCN Evidence collection
Gather a copy of the pcn, order for recovery or charge certificate , correspondence with council or the tribunal as evidence where applicable.
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Keep copies of all notices
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Save proof of address change
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Save proof of appeal or payment
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Prepare TEC Forms
We prepare the TE7/TE9 or PE2/PE3 and witness statement to challenge the Notice of Enforcement and ensure the forms ARE completed correctly.
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Correct TEC forms for your contravention
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Clear statement drafted in the right format
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Instructions for evidence and signing
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TEC Review
If accepted, enforcement is stopped and the case is reset to the correct stage. If refused, we provide clear next steps.
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Enforcement suspended during review
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What to expect after submission
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Confirm with bailiff to pause enforcement
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TEC Outcome
If the application is accepted then the order for recovery is cancelled and the enforcement process starts again with the authority issuing a new PCN or it could be cancelled by the tribunal.
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Review can take up to 6 weeks
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Case reset to the pre-enforcement stage
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Appeal or pay penalty charge at lower rate
Local Authority
Order For Recovery Appeal
Challenge an order for recovery to stop bailiff enforcement and reset PCN enforcement.
Order for Recovery
For drivers who want to challenge their penalty charge notice themselves.
- Appeal Assessment & Documents
- Download PDF Appeal Documents
- Initial & Triunal Appeal Guidance
- For Private or Council Notices
Notice of Enforcement
For drivers who want us to handle the penalty charge appeal on their behalf.
- Council & Tribunal Appeals
- We Prepare All Appeal Documents
- Submit All Appeal Documentation
- Representation at Parking Tribunals
Vehicle Clamping
For drivers facing enforcement from bailiffs or clamped vehicles.
- Stop PCN Bailiff Enforcement
- We prepare & Submit TEC forms
- CCJ Application and Removal
- Prepare All documents required
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How it works
Order for Recovery Appeal Process
Submit your case for Profess Preparation of documents needed to challenge the Notice of Enforcement correctly.
Why choose us
Over 25,000 Clients
We have helped over 25,000 people appeal parking tickets and defend court cases and specialise parking legislation.