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Cases on the site currently cover parking, bus lane, moving traffic and road user charging, including the London Congestion Charge and Clean Air Zones (outside London). More cases and contravention types will be added in due course.
Please note: All adjudicator decisions included on this website are in the public domain. While they have been curated together here for the convenience and interest of users, any information contained within the decisions remains the responsibility of the original adjudicating body. Any questions relating to the content of cases should also be directed to the adjudicating body.
Miss G – V – Glasgow City Council
(GP00290-2312)
First-tier Tribunal for Scotland
Decision Date: 2024-03-23
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that the review process is limited and the unsuccessful party is not necessarily entitled to a review. Whether the interests of justice require a review depends on the circumstances of any specific case, but even if a ground is proved the adjudicator is not bound to engage in a review; it may not be proportionate to do so.
The case also covers how the principle of de minimis cannot be applied because there is no ‘near miss’ principle in public law. A limited entry into a bus lane is mitigation, which is not a matter for the adjudicator. Only the council can consider mitigating circumstances.
Finally, that an adjudicator decision may appear inconsistent from another does not mean it is necessarily incorrect. Decisions of another adjudicator or jurisdiction are persuasive, they are not binding, unless made by a higher court.
Mr A – v – Nottingham City Council
(NG00397-2310)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-11-29
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that it is the owner of the vehicle who is liable for a bus lane contravention, even if not the driver at the time. The registered keeper listed at the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) (opens in new tab) is the starting point for establishing ownership of a vehicle.
Mr J – v – Reading Borough Council
(RG00089-2305)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-28
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that private Hire Vehicles (PHVs) are not categorised as “taxis”, with being permitted vehicles and exempt from restrictions.
Miss F – v – South Tyneside Council
(TY00014-2211)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-12-07
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that signs and lines must be considered as a whole, and that substantial compliance with recommended signage is sufficient.
It is also no defence for a motorist to follow their satellite navigation system (“Sat Nav”) into a restriction. The onus is on the motorist to follow signage and carriageway markings in place.
Mr K – v – Sheffield City Council
(FD00370-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-30
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that private hire vehicles (PHVs) are not “taxis”. Reference on a sign that taxis are permitted does not include PHVs.
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