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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.
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 K – v – Sheffield City Council
(FD00370-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-30
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that private hire vehicles (PHVs) are not “taxis”. Reference on a sign that taxis are permitted does not include PHVs.
Mr I – v – Reading Borough Council
(RG00206-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-25
Outcome: Dismissed
This case clarifies that it is the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) (opens in new tab) registered keeper who is presumed to be the owner of the vehicle, unless the registered keeper proves otherwise. The owner is liable for the civil penalty, not the driver at the time of the alleged contravention.
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 K – v – West Northamptonshire Council
(NP00130-2210)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2022-11-14
Outcome: Dismissed
This case highlights there being no requirement for a motorist to have entered into a contract with the Council in order for a penalty charge notice to be issued. The Bills of Exchange Act 1882 (opens in new tab) and the Fraud Act 2006 (opens in a new tab) are not relevant in such instances.
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