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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 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.
Mr I – v – Reading Borough Council
(RG00206-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-25
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that it is the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) (opens in new tab) registered keeper who is presumed to be the owner of the vehicle, unless the registered keeper proves otherwise. The owner is liable for the civil penalty, not the driver at the time of the alleged contravention.
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
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