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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 P – v – Bradford Council
(DY00313-2502)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2025-03-05
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that it is the DVLA registered keeper of the vehicle (who may not be the owner) at the time of the contravention who remains liable to the charging authority for the Clean Air Zone charge and penalty.
Mr K – v – Portsmouth City Council
(PO00021-2305)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-06-23
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that under the statutory civil enforcement scheme, the owner of the vehicle remains liable for penalty charge, even if the vehicle was in the care of a third party.
The adjudicator’s decision in this case was confirmed in the High Court in:
R v the Parking Adjudicator ex parte The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Wandsworth QBCOF 96/1153/D (opens in new tab).
This decision is therefore binding on adjudicators, meaning they must apply the principle to the facts of any relevant case.
Mr S – v – Birmingham City Council
(KW02338-2306)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-06-21
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that a vehicle hire agreement must include a statement of liability for civil penalties in order for the liability for the penalty charge to be transferred from the owner to the hirer when using a vehicle in a Clean Air Zone, or otherwise.
A Vehicle Hire Company – v – Bradford Council
(DY00305-2303)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-04-18
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that a vehicle hire agreement must demonstrate that the vehicle was on hire and that liability for penalties has been specifically transferred to the motorist.
Miss P – v – Bradford Council
(DY00083-2301)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-01-30
Outcome: Dismissed
This case highlights that it is the DVLA registered keeper of the vehicle, not the driver, who remains liable for a penalty charge.
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