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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 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 R – v – Manchester City Council
(MC00371-2207)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-09-06
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that liability to the Council for the penalty remains with the owner of the vehicle, even if no “consent” was given for the driver to drive unlawfully.
Also covered is that once the 50% discount period has passed, the full penalty amount applies
Mr J – v – Brighton & Hove City Council
(BH00245-2204)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-05-13
Outcome: Dismissed
This case identifies a “bus gate” as a type of bus lane, as well as highlighting that the Council has a duty to act fairly and consider exercising its discretion throughout the appeal process. It also highlights that the reduced (50%) penalty amount can be extended by the council in the exercise of its discretion, but that this is not mandatory.
Mr S – v – Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
(2050448466)
London: Environment and Traffic
Decision Date: 2006-07-31
Outcome: Dismissed
This case makes clear that a motorist cannot reserve their right to pay the 50% discounted penalty amount pending the outcome of an appeal. Paying the reduced penalty amount closes the case. The reduced penalty amount is a discount in place to reflect prompt payment and the settlement of a case.
R (City of Westminster) v The Parking Adjudicator
[2002] EWHC 1007 (Admin)
High Court
Decision Date: 2002-05-22
Outcome: Judicial Review
This case clarifies that an adjudicator has no discretion or power to take mitigation into account when determining the amount of any payment payable by a person adjudged to be in breach of a parking regulation.
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