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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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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 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.
Ms W – v – London Borough of Southwark
(2030235349)
London: Environment and Traffic
Decision Date: 2003-10-17
Outcome: Allowed
This case clarifies that assisting a wheelchair user is an alighting activity, not an unloading activity. This can therefore take place at locations where loading is prohibited.
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