What is a Statement of Truth?
This is a document you complete and sign to say that you have not received a document that is fundamental to you being able to exercise your rights under parking legislation. This document has the same status as being under oath in a court, so if it is proven that you have not told the truth, upon conviction you can be fined and/or sent to prison. It is an important protection for those who’s circumstances have genuinely resulted in disadvantage, but equally precarious for those who abuse the facility. Council’s can ask for a review of a Statement of Truth in the local County Court if they suspect a false declaration has been made. In extreme cases, they can ask the police to investigate whether a criminal offence has been committed. In any event, a successful Statement of Truth does not cancel a penalty charge, it only serves to instruct the council to return the penalty charge to its £50 or £70 level to open up the rights of appeal in legislation.
