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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.
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.
Miss P – v – Bradford Council
(DY00083-2301)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-01-30
Outcome: Dismissed
This case highlights that it is the DVLA registered keeper of the vehicle, not the driver, who remains liable for a penalty charge.
Mr I – v – Manchester City Council
(MC00649-2211)
Traffic Penalty Tribunal
Decision Date: 2023-01-19
Outcome: Dismissed
This case makes clear that a goods vehicle is a motor vehicle or a trailer constructed or adapted for use for the carriage or haulage of goods, or burden of any description. It is not a simply a vehicle being used to carry goods.
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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