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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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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.

Mrs K – v – Birmingham City Council
(KW01851-2304)

Traffic Penalty Tribunal

Decision Date: 2023-05-24

Outcome: Dismissed

• Clean Air Zone
• Sat Nav
• Signs / Lines

This case clarifies that the obligation on the motorist to be alert to signs and restrictions relating to a Clean Air Zone remains, even when relying on a satellite navigation system (“Sat Nav”).

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Miss F – v – South Tyneside Council
(TY00014-2211)

Traffic Penalty Tribunal

Decision Date: 2022-12-07

Outcome: Dismissed

• Bus Lanes
• Sat Nav
• Signs / Lines
• Traffic Signs Manual

This case clarifies that signs and lines must be considered as a whole, and that substantial compliance with recommended signage is sufficient.

It is also no defence for a motorist to follow their satellite navigation system (“Sat Nav”) into a restriction.  The onus is on the motorist to follow signage and carriageway markings in place.

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