"Other councils, including Southwark and Hackney, have accepted responsibility and refunded motorists when their fines were ruled unlawful. Lambeth's failure to do the same is unacceptable. At the very least, those motorists whose details are still on record should have already been repaid. Had Lambeth acted promptly when the judgment was issued, far more people would have had their money back by now."
"We continue to refund fines, and have set out a clear process that will remain open to anyone affected for the foreseeable future."
Lambeth implemented a low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in south London that generated £1,465,875.96 in income including amounts refunded and pending refund. A Freedom of Information request showed roughly £1.3 million remained unrepaid, while only 1,662 penalty charge notices totalling £126,715 had been refunded by September 26. The West Dulwich Action Group (WDAG) launched a legal challenge arguing the scheme increased traffic and harmed air quality and that public engagement was not properly considered. Judge Tim Smith ruled in WDAG's favour on the handling of public input. Lambeth stated that refunds continue and a process remains open to affected motorists.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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