ULEZ camera or signs not meeting required standards
A 2023 court case examined the rules TfL must follow when expanding the ULEZ into outer London. Although the expansion was allowed to go ahead, the court set out specific legal requirements for boundary signs, camera positioning, and how the public must be consulted. If TfL did not follow those requirements at the exact location where your penalty charge was issued, that could be grounds to challenge the charge.
Legal basis
Greater London Authority Act 1999; Greater London LEZ Charging Order (as amended 2023); R (London Boroughs) v Mayor of London [2023] EWHC 1978
How to identify this in your case
Specific location alleged in PCN has documented complaints about signage/camera placement post-29 August 2023.
Sample appeal wording
To: TfL ULEZ Team Re: PCN [PCN_NUMBER] The contravention is alleged at [LOCATION]. The High Court in R (London Boroughs) v Mayor of London [2023] EWHC 1978 set out requirements for adequate boundary signage and ANPR placement at expanded ULEZ entry points. At this location, [describe the deviation]. The alleged contravention is therefore not made out. Please cancel. Yours faithfully, [Driver Name]
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- Greater London Authority Act 1999
- Greater London LEZ Charging Order
- R (London Boroughs) v Mayor of London [2023] EWHC 1978
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