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03/05/2005
Rogue car clampers face crackdown
Rogue car clampers will find it harder to operate as a new law requiring all clamping companies to be licensed comes into effect.
Private clamping firms will now have to acquire a license, through participation in official training schemes, or run the risk of facing a heavy fine or a prison sentence.
The law, which was passed by parliament four years ago, will make it more difficult for clampers to operate on private land without being registered. Under the new legislation, anyone wishing to operate as a car clamper on private land will need to undergo a training course, accredited by the Security Industry Authority, which is also responsible for regulating nightclub door staff. Those who fail to get a license will face the prospect of a £5,000 fine or a six-month prison sentence.
The number of clamping firms operating on private land, including business parks and housing estates, has risen dramatically since the use of wheel clamps was introduced in 1983. Motorists could face paying up to £400 to have the clamps removed from their vehicles and there were reports of some unscrupulous clamping firms using tactics such as parking “decoy” cars in areas, thus making drivers think parking was legal.
The introduction of the new legislation has been welcomed by the RAC Foundation, which has campaigned for over a decade to have the private clamping industry regulated.
(KMcA/SP)
Private clamping firms will now have to acquire a license, through participation in official training schemes, or run the risk of facing a heavy fine or a prison sentence.
The law, which was passed by parliament four years ago, will make it more difficult for clampers to operate on private land without being registered. Under the new legislation, anyone wishing to operate as a car clamper on private land will need to undergo a training course, accredited by the Security Industry Authority, which is also responsible for regulating nightclub door staff. Those who fail to get a license will face the prospect of a £5,000 fine or a six-month prison sentence.
The number of clamping firms operating on private land, including business parks and housing estates, has risen dramatically since the use of wheel clamps was introduced in 1983. Motorists could face paying up to £400 to have the clamps removed from their vehicles and there were reports of some unscrupulous clamping firms using tactics such as parking “decoy” cars in areas, thus making drivers think parking was legal.
The introduction of the new legislation has been welcomed by the RAC Foundation, which has campaigned for over a decade to have the private clamping industry regulated.
(KMcA/SP)
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