Mobile CCTV Vehicle — Not Authorised for Location

Mobile CCTV enforcement vehicles can only operate in locations specifically designated and approved for such enforcement. If a mobile CCTV vehicle has captured the alleged contravention at a location not covered by an authorisation, or outside the geographic scope of the council's approved device list, the evidence is inadmissible. Councils must maintain records of authorised sites for mobile enforcement.

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