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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.
Ms C – v – Derbyshire County Council
(DJ00019-2304)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-21
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that there is no entitlement to park outside one’s home, or to occupy a restricted bay while waiting for a preferred space to become available.
Also covered is the fact that having no intention to park in contravention is not a ground of appeal, that a lack of available parking does not entitle a motorist to park in contravention, and that the adjudicator cannot consider mitigating circumstances.
Mr H – v – Torbay Council
(TB00035-2304)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-16
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that no time plate on signage is required for double yellow lines showing two kerb chevrons. It also highlights that waiting and loading is prohibited at all times and that the Blue Badge concession does not apply at such locations.
Mrs K – v – Gateshead Council
(GH00035-2304)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-10
Outcome: Dismissed
There is no period of grace – any observation period is to collect evidence of an exempt activity. The penalty does not increase after 14 days, the Council must, however, accept a reduced amount (50% discount) if a payment is made closing the case within 14 days.
Mr C – v – Bedford Borough Council
(BF00014-2304)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-10
Outcome: Dismissed
This case highlights that the motorist is expected to be aware of the significance of bus stop markings and that – other than buses – waiting is not permitted in a bus stop. This is a stopping contravention with no period of grace.
Mr B – v – Rochdale Borough Council
(RE00015-2304)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-05
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that there is no entitlement to park outside one’s own home, as well as covering the condition of painted lines – that they do not need to be pristine. Further, an adjudicator has no discretion and cannot take mitigation into account.
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