Appeal an Oxfordshire Parking Ticket

Last updated: March 2026

Oxfordshire County Council manages on-street parking enforcement across the county, covering Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Abingdon, and Henley-on-Thames. Note that Oxford city centre enforcement is shared with Oxford City Council. Market towns and commuter areas generate steady PCN volumes.

Enforcement Approach

Oxfordshire County Council handles on-street enforcement across the county. Market towns like Banbury, Witney, and Henley-on-Thames have their own CPZs and meter bay areas. Bicester Village attracts heavy visitor traffic with overflow into residential streets. Park-and-ride sites serve the Oxford approaches. Penalties are £50–£70, halved within 14 days.

Common Parking Hotspots

• Banbury: Town centre meter bays and market area restrictions
• Bicester: Bicester Village visitor parking overflow into residential streets
• Witney: Market town centre restrictions
• Henley-on-Thames: Regatta and seasonal event parking enforcement

How to Appeal

Follow the standard council PCN appeal process:

1. Informal challenge: Write to Oxfordshire County Council within 14 days. Discount frozen during review.
2. Formal representation: If rejected, respond to the Notice to Owner within 28 days.
3. Traffic Penalty Tribunal: If rejected, appeal to the independent Traffic Penalty Tribunal, which is free.

Key Defences

• County vs city: Check whether Oxfordshire CC or Oxford City Council issued your ticket
• Event restrictions: Temporary signs for regattas and events must be properly displayed
• Signage compliance: Verify all restriction signs meet TSRGD standards
• Procedural time limits: Verify service deadlines were met

Related Guides

• How to Appeal a Council Parking Ticket (PCN)
• Parking Ticket Time Limits
• Traffic Penalty Tribunal Guide
• Appeal an Oxford Parking Ticket