Traffic Penalty Tribunal (England)

See considerations and notes on terminology.

Statutory Basis: Section 81 of the Traffic Management Act 2004

Description: The Traffic Penalty Tribunal decides appeals against parking penalties issued by Civil Enforcement Authorities in England (outside London) and Wales and against bus lane penalties issued by Civil Enforcement Authorities in England (outside London).

Jurisdiction: England only

Website: www.trafficpenaltytribunal.gov.uk

Statistical data for 2008/09 Financial Year

Judicial Pool: 31

Days Sat: 824

Receipts: 12,743

Withdrawn: 4,409

Decided: 7,680

Outstanding: 297

Success Rate: 63%

Oral Hearings: 43%

Waiting Times: 8 weeks to hearing, 11 days to dispatch of decision