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PCN from APCOA at Stansted Airport / Drove through pick up zone
no stopping
DIR By: AlexDove
Date: August 21, 2026, 5:43 am
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Hi All,
On the 06/08/2026 I accidentally crossed the pick up/drop off
zone without stopping, I was heading to the mid-stay parking
area but I got on the wrong entry given it was the first time
driving to Stansted and the time being 00:30.
After I passed through the pick up/ drop off zone, without
stopping, I did go to the mid-stay parking and parker the car
there for nearly 1 hour and obviously paid, and have proof of
payment if that's of any help.
I have now received a PCN from APCOA, issued on 13/08/2026 and
only received yesterday on 20/08/2026 asking £100 or £60 if
paying within 14 days from the date of issue.
I am hoping this can be rightfully appealed, and if that is the
case, I would be grateful for some help.
I am aware several APCOA cases have been submitted here re:
airport PCNs but I am not sure what appeal template letter I
should use or if the fact that I just passed through the pick
up/ drop off area without stopping and having paid for the
mid-stay parking is relevant to the case.
I have attached a copy of the PCN received.
Thank you very much in advance for your help!
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Re: PCN from APCOA at Stansted Airport / Drove through pick up
zone no stopping
DIR By: jfollows
Date: August 21, 2026, 5:56 am
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See
HTML https://www.ftla.uk/private-parking-tickets/stansted-airport-fine-for-driving-straight-through-express-drop-off-zone/
It doesn't matter what you did or didn't do. You're pointing out
that the PCN is invalid, and as long as the driver isn't
identified you - as registered keeper - can't be held liable.
It looks as if they're not even bothering to mention PoFA 2012
on the PCN, although you've only shown us half of it.
#Post#: 128608--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCN from APCOA at Stansted Airport / Drove through pick up
zone no stopping
DIR By: AlexDove
Date: August 23, 2026, 5:12 pm
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Thank you very much!
Attached the other half of the PCN (the back)
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Re: PCN from APCOA at Stansted Airport / Drove through pick up
zone no stopping
DIR By: jfollows
Date: August 24, 2026, 3:06 am
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As in just about all APCOA airport cases, your appeal should be
on the basis of it not being “relevant land”, so the liability
can not be transferred to the registered keeper from the driver,
and the driver has not and will not be identified. APCOA
normally cancel, but even if they don’t cancel they don’t take
people to court.
#Post#: 130251--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCN from APCOA at Stansted Airport / Drove through pick up
zone no stopping
DIR By: AlexDove
Date: September 12, 2026, 7:12 am
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Thank you very much for your help! APCOA cancelled the parking
charge!
They have sent the notification via e-mail on 09/09/2026, so it
took roughly 1 month.
Thank you again and all the best!
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Re: PCN from APCOA at Stansted Airport / Drove through pick up
zone no stopping
DIR By: jfollows
Date: September 12, 2026, 7:16 am
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Thank you for the positive update.
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