Humber Bridge — penalty notice appeal grounds
Humber Bridge is operated by Humber Bridge Board (HBB) under the Humber Bridge Act 1959 (as amended). Tolls levied per crossing, with motorcycles/disabled drivers exempt or discounted. Penalty notices issued for unpaid tolls (cash lane evasion, unmatched ANPR). Challenge grounds: payment evidence, exempt status, mistake of fact.
Legal basis
Humber Bridge Act 1959 (and amending Acts including the Humber Bridge (Debts) Act 1996); Toll Orders made by the Humber Bridge Board; Transport Act 2000 ss.163-177 (where applicable)
How to identify this in your case
HumberTAG account ledger or card receipt. V5C for class. Blue Badge or eligibility for HBB disabled exemption.
Sample appeal wording
Dear Humber Bridge Board, Re: Penalty Notice [REF] — Crossing [DATE] — Vehicle [REG] I challenge this notice on the following ground[s]: 1. Payment was made on time via [HumberTAG / card / cash to attendant], reference [REF], £[AMOUNT]. Evidence attached. 2. My vehicle is a motorcycle / I am a Blue Badge holder eligible for the disabled exemption; evidence attached. 3. [Mistake of fact: the notice alleges [X] but the photograph shows [Y]]. Under the Humber Bridge Act 1959 and the relevant Toll Order, the alleged contravention did not occur. Please cancel. Yours faithfully, [NAME]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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