Freedom of Information reveals parking fines issued by Cambridgeshire County Council

Drivers in Cambridgeshire have seen a year-on-year increase in the number of penalty charge notices issued to them by the county council.

That’s according to new data analysed by cinch, the UK’s biggest online retailer of used cars.

According to the new figures obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, Cambridgeshire County Council issued 200 more penalties in 2023 compared to 2022:

• In 2022, 40,840 penalty charge notices were issued by Cambridgeshire County Council.
• In comparison, in 2023 this number increased to 41,040 penalty charge notices
• The data obtained shows that between the start of 2024 and 19 August 2024, 30,390 notices have been issued this year.
• On average, 112 fines were issued per day in 2023.
• As of August 19, 131 fines have been issued per day in 2024.

The surge in fines has also led to a significant increase in revenue for the council:

• PCNs generated £1,192,924.67 for Cambridgeshire County Council in 2022.
• In 2023, this figure increased to £1,194,743.03.
• £770,600.00 has been generated in 2024 so far (as of August 19 2024).

Sam Sheehan, motoring editor at cinch, commented on the findings: "These figures should be a reminder for all drivers to carefully check any nearby signs before parking – especially in busy areas or places they aren’t familiar with. Nobody wants to find a parking fine come through their letterbox.

"Also, if you think the fine is unfair or incorrect, don’t forget you have 28 days to appeal to an independent tribunal. And, if it is correct, you might be able to reduce the fine by paying sooner rather than later. ”