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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.
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A Limited Company – v – Transport for London
(2230404203)
London: Environment and Traffic
Decision Date: 2023-12-14
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that a review is not an opportunity to bolster a case and that the statement of truth is sufficient to demonstrate that an enforcement camera holds the correct certificate, demonstrating that it meets the requirements of Schedule 1 of the Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Approved Devices, Charging Guidelines and General Provisions)(England) Regulations 2022. Further evidence underpinning the certificate or the statement, or any kind of evidential chain, is not required to meet the civil standard of proof. Appeal and review proceedings are public hearings.
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.
Miss R – v – Manchester City Council
(MC00717-2311)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-11-17
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that pay and display includes the virtual display of payment. It is the responsibility of the motorist to enter and select the correct location when using a pay-by-phone or parking mobile application, and an adjudicator cannot consider mitigation.
Mr P – v – Bristol City Council
(BS00779-2307)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-09-05
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that a Clean Air Zone scheme is self declaratory and an honest mistake is not a ground of appeal. The responsibility rests with the motorist to establish whether a payment is due and to make that payment. When a payment is made for the wrong date in error, a contravention still occurs.
Miss H – v – Swale Borough Council
(SW00010-2307)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-08-23
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that unless there is a medical emergency – such as would cause the immediate suspension of parking / driving regulations – the reason for stopping/parking amounts to mitigation that an adjudicator does not have the power to take into account.
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