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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.
Mrs K – v – Gateshead Council
(GH00035-2304)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-10
Outcome: Dismissed
There is no period of grace – any observation period is to collect evidence of an exempt activity. The penalty does not increase after 14 days, the Council must, however, accept a reduced amount (50% discount) if a payment is made closing the case within 14 days.
Mr C – v – Bedford Borough Council
(BF00014-2304)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-05-10
Outcome: Dismissed
This case highlights that the motorist is expected to be aware of the significance of bus lane markings (in this case, yellow markings) and that – other than buses – waiting is not permitted in a bus stop.
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.
A Vehicle Hire Company – v – Bradford Council
(DY00305-2303)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-04-18
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that a vehicle hire agreement must demonstrate that the vehicle was on hire and that liability for penalties has been specifically transferred to the motorist.
Mr M – v – West Northamptonshire Council
(NP00034-2303)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-04-18
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that in order to benefit from the loading/unloading exemption, the exercise must be continuous – stopping to use a lavatory is not an exempt activity.
Also highlighted is the fact that non-receipt of the lawfully served penalty charge notice does not invalidate the penalty.
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