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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 A – v – Birmingham City Council
(BM00260-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-09
Outcome: Dismissed
No obligation on the Council to prove receipt of the penalty charge notice lawfully served to the vehicle or to extend the discount. Non receipt of the penalty does not invalidate service or cancel the penalty.
Mrs W – v – Derbyshire County Council
(DJ00043-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-08
Outcome: Dismissed
Some Councils will operate a discretionary five minute observation period to ascertain whether an exempt activity was occurring; for example, loading, but the Council are not required by law to do so.
Mr S – v – West Northamptonshire Council
(NP00115-2209)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-10-12
Outcome: Dismissed
The responsibility rests with the motorist to not only purchase parking time but to ensure that the ticket is displayed. Even if not deliberate, a lack of display means that the contravention is proved.
Mr R – v – Manchester City Council
(MC00371-2207)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-09-06
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that liability to the Council for the penalty remains with the owner of the vehicle, even if no “consent” was given for the driver to drive unlawfully.
Also covered is that once the 50% discount period has passed, the full penalty amount applies
Mr J – v – Brighton & Hove City Council
(BH00245-2204)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-05-13
Outcome: Dismissed
This case identifies a “bus gate” as a type of bus lane, as well as highlighting that the Council has a duty to act fairly and consider exercising its discretion throughout the appeal process. It also highlights that the reduced (50%) penalty amount can be extended by the council in the exercise of its discretion, but that this is not mandatory.
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