Challenge a Fixed Penalty Notice
You can challenge a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) by making a 'representation'.
To be successful, your representation must show the FPN was not issued correctly by law – for example, by proving it was issued to the wrong person.
Representations would not be considered on the basis that:
- you didn't know the law
- you didn't know the law was being enforced
- it was the first time you committed the offence
The way to make your representation depends on who issued your FPN – check your FPN reference number.
Check who issued your FPN
If your FPN says "FPN Reference Number:" followed by the letters 'FP' and 8 digits, it was issued by a Thurrock Council enforcement officer.
To make a representation on a Thurrock Council FPN, enter the FPN reference and your surname (last name or family name) using the form linked below, then select 'Make a Representation' from the options displayed near the top of the page.
Make a representation: Thurrock Council FPN
If your FPN says "Ref No:" followed by 8 digits with no letters in front, it was issued on our behalf by District Enforcement. Use the form linked below.
Make a representation: District Enforcement FPN
Appealing to court
The only official way you can appeal against a FPN is by going to court.
If you don't agree you committed the offence, the matter will be dealt with as a prosecution in court.
It will be up to the court, on receiving evidence, to decide whether an offence was committed and whether any penalty should be imposed.