PCN code 86: not parked correctly within the markings of a bay
What this contravention code means, and how to appeal it · Off-Street
Code 86 means the council or TfL recorded your vehicle as not parked correctly within the markings of a bay or space. If you paid but it wasn't recorded, or the car park's signage didn't make the terms clear, that's worth challenging.
Full description on the ticket: “Not parked correctly within the markings of a bay or space.”
Letter after the code, like 86p?
A letter after the number narrows down the exact circumstances: p means pay & display, r means residents' bay, s means shared use bay. We factor the exact suffix into your letter automatically.
Can I appeal this?
Yes. This is a statutory Penalty Charge Notice from a council or TfL, not a private charge, so you have a formal right to challenge it before it escalates into a Charge Certificate.