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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.
Mr M – v – West Northamptonshire Council
(NP00034-2303)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-04-18
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that in order to benefit from the loading/unloading exemption, the exercise must be continuous – stopping to use a lavatory is not an exempt activity.
Also highlighted is the fact that non-receipt of the lawfully served penalty charge notice does not invalidate the penalty.
Mr I – v – Manchester City Council
(MC00649-2211)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-01-19
Outcome: Dismissed
This case makes clear that a goods vehicle is a motor vehicle or a trailer constructed or adapted for use for the carriage or haulage of goods, or burden of any description. It is not a simply a vehicle being used to carry goods.
Mr C – v – Cheshire West and Chester Council
(AW00054-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-15
Outcome: Dismissed
This case concerns the local authority’s use of the Traffic Signs Manual (opens in new tab) with regards providing signs and lines for a particular restriction, clarifying that there is no need for repeater signs.
The Traffic Signs Manual provides advice on best practice for local authorities installing signage, which in this case was for a Permit Parking Area. Councils are not bound to follow its advice to the letter, as every physical location will vary.
The Traffic Signs Manual cannot hope to provide a definitive answer in every situation.
Mr K – v – West Northamptonshire Council
(NP00130-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-14
Outcome: Dismissed
This case highlights there being no requirement for a motorist to have entered into a contract with the Council in order for a penalty charge notice to be issued. The Bills of Exchange Act 1882 (opens in new tab) and the Fraud Act 2006 (opens in a new tab) are not relevant in such instances.
Mr A – v – Birmingham City Council
(BM00260-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-09
Outcome: Dismissed
No obligation on the Council to prove receipt of the penalty charge notice lawfully served to the vehicle or to extend the discount. Non receipt of the penalty does not invalidate service or cancel the penalty.
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