Wheel Clamping Regulations

[bruce5755]

Hi, Would anybody know if there is a legal minimum size regulation for the warning signs of clamping in a private parking area. The reason I ask is because on Friday I had to pay �146.00 to release my car from a car clamping company in my home town. I was unaware of the parking regulations in the area, and it wasn't until it was pointed out to me, that there was a sign on the wall of a building next to the area.

The sign in question was about 10ft from the ground on a corner of one wall, the sign measured approx 5ins x 10ins, in my opinion this is too small and too high to see when seated in a car. Also the parking area is at the same level as the road with no raised curb or boundary around it. In my opinion this is a classic case of easy money for the clampers at the expense of unwary motorists.

I know that we all like to bleat on about car clamping, but fair's fair, give us a break.

I wish to contest this, can anyone tell me where I should start?

[spaced]

start with the clamping company and move onto the local council. But be aware that they dont usually honour any reason why they were wrong in clamping you because they are a bunch tw@ts. Next time you get clamped make sure you have a foot pump in the boot, then: -

1. deflate the tyre


2. jack your car up slightly


3. slowly ease the clamp off


4. lower car


5. pump up tyre


6. drive off smiling.

[Electrochem]

I like the answer from spaced but most of the clamps I have seen prevent you from deflating the tyre.

Good luck with your claim against these money grabbing thugs.

[oldhamfan]

Don't all clamping companies need a government licence these days?