TfL & Transport
Transport for London and other transport authorities issue a range of fines and penalty fares. Each has its own appeal route and time limit. Getting the right process first time makes all the difference.
Types of dispute this covers
Penalty fares (tube, rail, bus)
Issued for travelling without a valid ticket. Appeal to the Train Operating Company (TOC) within 21 days, then to the Rail Ombudsman if unresolved.
Bus lane / red route / moving traffic
Informal representation to the issuing authority, then formal representation, then appeal to London Tribunals.
Congestion Charge / ULEZ
Challenge TfL directly. Unresolved: appeal to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators (ETA).
Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) fines
Appeal the relevant local council. Escalate to the relevant adjudicator if unsuccessful.
The law that applies
Greater London Authority Act 1999
Provides TfL with enforcement powers for road user charging.
Railways Act 1993 (as amended)
Governs penalty fare schemes on the rail network.
Traffic Management Act 2004
Covers moving traffic contraventions and the appeals framework.
The process — step by step
Appeal to the issuing authority
Start with the body that issued the notice — TfL, the TOC, or the local council. Fight My Corner drafts your challenge citing the correct grounds.
Independent adjudication
If the initial challenge fails: London Tribunals (moving traffic), Environment and Traffic Adjudicators (ULEZ/Congestion Charge), or the Rail Ombudsman (penalty fares).
Ombudsman escalation
For rail penalty fare disputes unresolved after 8 weeks, escalate to the Rail Ombudsman — a free, binding service.
Escalation path
London Tribunals / Environment and Traffic Adjudicators / Rail Ombudsman
The correct escalation body depends on the type of TfL enforcement. We identify the right route in your letter.
Important warnings
Criminal prosecution for fare evasion is outside the scope of this service.
Penalty fares must be appealed within 21 days — after that, the right to challenge is lost.
Congestion Charge and ULEZ penalties escalate quickly if ignored. Pay or challenge promptly.
What Fight My Corner covers for this dispute
What's included
- Penalty fare appeals (tube, rail, bus)
- Moving traffic contravention challenges
- Congestion Charge and ULEZ representations
- LTN fine appeals
What's not included
- Criminal prosecution for fare evasion
- Driving offences (speeding, running red lights)
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