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New curb on wheel clampers

A new compulsory licensing scheme designed to rid the country of rogue wheel clampers has been set out in the Crime and Security Bill.

Proposals within the bill will make it mandatory for all wheel-clamping businesses to be licensed under the terms of a code of conduct. The code will include a cap on fines plus time limits on towing vehicles away unreasonably quickly after being clamped, and will set out clear instructions for putting up signs warning drivers that clamping takes place.

Ministers are also looking to introduce an independent appeals process for motorists who feel unfairly penalised by firms and their employees. The clampers would have to provide evidence that a parking infringement has taken place.

Any company which breaches the terms of their licence could lose their right to practise and face up to five years in prison or a substantial fine.

Sadiq Khan, the transport minister said: “We have already taken action to restrict access for parking firms wanting driver information and by bringing in these new requirements for clamping firms we are sending a clear message to unscrupulous firms that they need to clean up their act if they want to stay in business.”

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