From next month parking charges across London are set to rise by £30 to deter dangerous and inconsiderate parking and driving.

The plans approved by Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan will see from 7 April onwards, higher-level charges in Band A areas will rise from £130 to £160, while Band B areas will see an increase from £110 to £140.

Lower-level charges in Band A will rise from £80 to £110, and Band B will rise from £60 to £90.

Twickenham, particularly the road network within the London Borough of Hounslow, is generally subject to Band B charging levels for Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), except for a part of the Twickenham event zone which is Band A. 

The new charges aim to bring fines in line with Transport for London's (TfL) road network. 

London boroughs differentiate penalties based on the severity of the contravention, with higher-level charges for more serious transgressions, such as obstructing roads, and lower-level penalties for less severe matters such as overstaying in parking bays.

The 50% discount remains in place for those who pay their PCNs within 14 days across all higher and lower-level charges.

The number of people receiving PCNs has increased by 50% over the last 12 years across London. In that time, enforcement costs have risen but fines have not increased since 2011. PCNs are seen as a vital way to keep London moving by deterring inconsiderate driving and protecting kerbside space such as disabled bays.

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Richmond Council say PCNs help manage parking and traffic, and can reduce congestion, improve air quality and incentivise road users to drive and park safely, protect access, crossings and junctions, and increase active travel such as walking and cycling.

In Richmond, any net revenue raised by PCNs goes toward transport schemes, such as highways improvements and maintenance.