Under the Traffic Management Act 2004, there are two different levels of Penalty Charge Notices.
This means that motorists causing the most disruption and danger to other road users through their illegal parking will receive higher fines than those committing less serious contraventions.
There will be a lower category charge of £50, discounted to £25 if paid within 14 days. This will be for offences such as overstaying in an off-street car park or being parked with your engine running.
For more serious contraventions, such as illegally parking in a space for disabled people or parking on a cycle path, there will be a higher charge of £70. This will be discounted to £35 if paid within 14 days.
For more information on different types of Penalty Charge Notice, view the council's parking enforcement policy.