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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.

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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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R v The Parking Adjudicator ex parte London Borough of Wandsworth
[1996] EWCA Civ 869

Court of Appeal

Decision Date: 1996-11-01

Outcome: Judicial Review

This case makes clear that it is the owner of a vehicle (as registered with the DVLA) who is responsible for any penalty charge notices (PCNs), even if they have no knowledge of the contraventions or had no access to the vehicle at the time. In this case, the vehicle was entrusted to a third party for repairs.

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