Report parking fraud
Help combat fraudulent use of parking permits, Blue Badges, and penalty notice appeals scams.
Always report crimes to the police, such as stolen vehicles, accidents and collisions, dangerous driving, and burglaries.
What is parking fraud
We want to hear about parking fraud which includes:
- Using fake, illegally modified, or stolen permits and Blue Badges
- Someone other than the permit holder using a permit or Blue Badge
- Using permits and Blue Badges for anything other than their intended purposes
- Giving false information when applying for parking vouchers, permits, and Blue Badges
- Giving false information or illegally modified supporting documents when challenging a penalty charge notice (PCN)
- Removing clamps from vehicles and criminal damage to parking infrastructure
- Any other misuse of parking permits
How to report parking fraud
You will need to give information about:
- the type of fraud you think they’re committing
- the date and location of the incident
- a description of the fraud
We’ll ask you to give as much information as you can about the person and vehicle you’re reporting, such as:
- their name
- their address
- the make and model of their vehicle
- their vehicle registration number
You can make a report anonymously. You do not have to give your name or contact details unless you want to.
What happens after you report parking fraud
We take all reports of parking fraud seriously and will carry out an investigation.
Most cases are criminal and take a long time to resolve. So, we can't share details of ongoing investigations with you.
Depending on the case, we might take enforcement action or invite suspects for an interview under caution. Enforcement actions can include issuing PCNs, clamping, or removing vehicles.
We will then decide to either prosecute them or take other action such as issuing a caution.