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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.
Miss G – V – Glasgow City Council
(GP00290-2312)
First-tier Tribunal for Scotland
Decision Date: 2024-03-23
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that the review process is limited and the unsuccessful party is not necessarily entitled to a review. Whether the interests of justice require a review depends on the circumstances of any specific case, but even if a ground is proved the adjudicator is not bound to engage in a review; it may not be proportionate to do so.
The case also covers how the principle of de minimis cannot be applied because there is no ‘near miss’ principle in public law. A limited entry into a bus lane is mitigation, which is not a matter for the adjudicator. Only the council can consider mitigating circumstances.
Finally, that an adjudicator decision may appear inconsistent from another does not mean it is necessarily incorrect. Decisions of another adjudicator or jurisdiction are persuasive, they are not binding, unless made by a higher court.
A Limited Company – v – Transport for London
(2230404203)
London: Environment and Traffic
Decision Date: 2023-12-14
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that a review is not an opportunity to bolster a case and that the statement of truth is sufficient to demonstrate that an enforcement camera holds the correct certificate, demonstrating that it meets the requirements of Schedule 1 of the Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Approved Devices, Charging Guidelines and General Provisions)(England) Regulations 2022. Further evidence underpinning the certificate or the statement, or any kind of evidential chain, is not required to meet the civil standard of proof. Appeal and review proceedings are public hearings.
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