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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 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.
Mrs K – v – Birmingham City Council
(KW01851-2304)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-24
Outcome: Dismissed
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”).
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.
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