Mobile CCTV Camera Not Approved for That Location

A mobile CCTV enforcement vehicle — a car or van with cameras used to catch traffic offences — can only be used in locations the council has specifically approved for that type of enforcement. If the camera filmed you somewhere that is not on the council's approved list, or falls outside the area the council is allowed to cover, the footage cannot legally be used as evidence. Councils must keep records of every site where mobile enforcement is permitted.

Legal basis

Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Approved Devices) Regulations 2022; Traffic Management Act 2004; Secretary of State conditions for mobile device approval

How to identify this in your case

The PCN notes that evidence was captured by a 'mobile enforcement vehicle' or 'CCTV enforcement car'. Request confirmation that this specific location was on the council's approved list for mobile enforcement on that date. Ask for the authorisation document.

Sample appeal wording

Dear Representations Team, Re: PCN [NUMBER] — Mobile CCTV Enforcement Authorisation I note that this PCN was captured by a mobile CCTV enforcement vehicle. I formally request: 1. Confirmation that [LOCATION] was an approved and designated site for mobile CCTV enforcement on [DATE] 2. The Secretary of State device approval reference for the mobile unit 3. The council's authorisation document for that specific location If the location was not specifically authorised for mobile enforcement, the evidence was obtained unlawfully and the PCN must be cancelled. Yours faithfully, [NAME]

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Approved Devices) Regulations 2022 SI 2022/576