The above tribunal decision is one of the most coruscating criticisms that Mr Mustard has ever seen. Mr Mustard doesn't comment much on adjudicators but Mr Walsh was premier league (Mr Mustard won 2 cases and lost 1 before him and wishes he was still there) and has deservedly been elevated to the position of District Judge in Willesden Magistrates Court.
What this case amply demonstrates is the wilful blindness which Mr Mustard has long suspected exists PCN enforcement offices (council and contractors) and the reject everything philosophy which he thinks exists.
Many of the public still naively believe that a council will be fair but it isn't necessarily so, the urgent need to revenue raise has elbowed public service and fairness out of the way in many councils.
It was no surprise that an order for costs was sought and granted even though they rarely are.
Just before that long read here is the sign that was there and the sign the council blindly assumed was there:
Make yourself a cup of tea and settle into a comfy chair.
Newham Council tried to get out cheap at £50 which considering they tried to extract an unlawful £130 was pretty mean of them.
The council are described in this decision as dishonest & deceptive a characterisation which Mr Mustard agrees with and which is often the case.
Now a general warning for all taxi drivers, black can and private hire alike, this rather odd restriction applies overnight from 10pm to 3am so after collecting someone from the City Airport the driver needs to choose a route which avoids this particular dual carriageway.
and this is how it looks on the ground, being unable to exit a roundabout is unusual, a red no entry sign would be clearer
Remember: not all councils can be trusted to be unbiased in their consideration of your arguments. Adjudicators can be trusted as they don't receive the penalty if they do find against you.
The end, thank you for your patience.
Glorious. Utterly glorious!
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