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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 H – v – Torbay Council
(TB00035-2304)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-16
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that no time plate on signage is required for double yellow lines showing two kerb chevrons. It also highlights that waiting and loading is prohibited at all times and that the Blue Badge concession does not apply at such locations.
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.
Miss F – v – South Tyneside Council
(TY00014-2211)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-12-07
Outcome: Dismissed
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.
Mr C – v – Cheshire West and Chester Council
(AW00054-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-15
Outcome: Dismissed
This case concerns the local authority’s use of the Traffic Signs Manual (opens in new tab) with regards providing signs and lines for a particular restriction, clarifying that there is no need for repeater signs.
The Traffic Signs Manual provides advice on best practice for local authorities installing signage, which in this case was for a Permit Parking Area. Councils are not bound to follow its advice to the letter, as every physical location will vary.
The Traffic Signs Manual cannot hope to provide a definitive answer in every situation.
Mr G – v – Sheffield City Council
(FD00024-2201)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-02-20
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that the council is entitled to issue a PCN for each day a vehicle remains parked on double yellow lines. This applied in this case even though the restriction was in force ‘at all times’ and the vehicle was not moved between the issue of each PCN.
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