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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 B and others – v – London Borough of Tower Hamlets and others

London: Environment and Traffic

Decision Date: 2016-01-15

Outcome: Dismissed

This case clarifies that the loading / unloading exemption applies only to motorists parked to collect or deliver heavy or bulky items. The activity must be continuous and does not include shopping or parking simply for convenience or, for example, to collect valuable but small items (such as cash from a bank).

A Construction Company – v – London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
(2130509011)

London: Environment and Traffic

Decision Date: 2014-07-03

Outcome: Dismissed

This case clarifies that there has to be a physical and structural alteration to a vehicle for it to be classed as being adapted to a goods vehicle. The fact that seating can be lowered or removed to enable goods to be carried does not in itself change the purpose for which the vehicle was constructed.