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Legal Challenge Threatens £6M in TfL Fines Over Speed Limit Change

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What happened

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A Crown Court judgment has raised the prospect of fines issued by Transport for London (TfL) being refunded and convictions being thrown out. The fines stemmed from a temporary speed limit reduction on the A20 between Sidcup and Swanley, which was implemented in October 2023. TfL managers and Metropolitan Police workers testified under oath that the speed limit change was done legally, but documents now suggest the change was unlawful and that TfL workers were aware of this two years ago.

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Why it matters

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The speed limit change is estimated to have raised more than £6 million for TfL in fines. The legal challenge threatens the validity of these fines, which directly impacts TfL's revenue. Additionally, the Mayor of London is accused of vetoing an independent investigation into the claims that the traffic order was unlawful.

From dailymail.com

Who's involved

  • Sadiq KhanMayor of London, accused of vetoing an investigation into the fines.
  • Metropolitan PoliceTerritorial police force whose workers testified regarding the legality of the speed limit change.
  • TfLLocal government body that collected over £6 million in fines related to the speed limit change.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TfLSpeculative

    TfL might see a significant reduction in revenue if the fines are deemed invalid.

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