Charges for Fixed Penalty Notice highway permit violations

A Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) will be issued if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit or licence.

When paying FPN charges:

  • a discount applies if you pay within 29 calendar days
  • you will pay the full amount between 30 and 36 calendar days
  • legal proceeding will commence if you do not pay after 36 calendar days

FPN charges

FPN charges: Showing offence type, maximum court fine, the full FPN amount and the reduced FPN amount.
Offence Maximum court fine Full FPN Reduced FPN amount
Section 54 (5) Level 4 - £2,500 £120 £80
Section 55 (5) Level 4 - £2,500 £120 £80
Section 54 (9) Level 4 - £2,500 £120 £80
Section 57 (4) Level 4 - £2,500 £120 £80
Section 70 (6) consisting of a failure to comply with subsection (3) or (4A) Level 4 - £2,500 £120 £80
Section 74 (7B) Level 4 - £2,500 £120 £80
Section 74A (11) Level 4 - £2,500 £120 £80
Regulation 19 working without permit Level 5 (£5,000) £500 £300
Regulation 20 breaching permit conditions Level 4 (£2,500) £120 £80

Paying the fee

You can pay online using the reference number stated on the FPN.

Pay online
 
Last updated:
21 October 2025
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