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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 B – v – Sheffield City Council
(FD00130-2304)

Traffic Penalty Tribunal

Decision Date: 2023-06-07

Outcome: Dismissed

This case clarifies that yellow line restrictions apply to the carriageway, pavement and verge, and that an area the public can access can form part of the public highway, even if it is private land. Further, parking is not permitted adjacent to the restrictions marked by yellow lines in such areas. The cases also makes clear that the adjudicator cannot interfere in the authority’s exercise of discretion.

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Ms C – v – Derbyshire County Council
(DJ00019-2304)

Traffic Penalty Tribunal

Decision Date: 2023-05-21

Outcome: Dismissed

This case clarifies that there is no entitlement to park outside one’s home, or to occupy a restricted bay while waiting for a preferred space to become available.

Also covered is the fact that having no intention to park in contravention is not a ground of appeal, that a lack of available parking does not entitle a motorist to park in contravention, and that the adjudicator cannot consider mitigating circumstances.

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Mr B – v – Rochdale Borough Council
(RE00015-2304)

Traffic Penalty Tribunal

Decision Date: 2023-05-05

Outcome: Dismissed

This case clarifies that there is no entitlement to park outside one’s own home, as well as covering the condition of painted lines – that they do not need to be pristine. Further, an adjudicator has no discretion and cannot take mitigation into account.

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