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Mr H – v – Nottingham City Council
(NG00056-2402)

Traffic Penalty Tribunal

Decision Date: 2024-03-13

Outcome: Dismissed

This case highlights and clarifies a number of issues:

  • Signs and lines must adequately advise the motorist of the restriction, but do not need to be in pristine condition. Substantial compliance with the regulations is sufficient, but signs must not mislead or fail to inform.
  • There is no requirement on the civil enforcement officer to record the model of the vehicle.
  • The blue badge concession does not apply when waiting restrictions are in force. When no waiting restrictions are in force, the clock must be set to the time of arrival and three hours parking time is permitted.
  • There is no right to an observation period or period of grace.
  • The 50% discount is offered to the penalty charge notice only – any further discount is at the council’s discretion.
  • The authority has a period of six months to serve the Notice to Owner.

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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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