Clamping Ban coming into force.....

[spike7451]

Finally something posative for the motorist..

http://www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Pages/about-news.aspx?newsid=307

01 May 2012

It has been announced by the Government today that vehicle immobilisation activity will be an offence in England and Wales from October 2012.

Until this change comes into force, anyone undertaking vehicle immobilisation activity must ensure that they are properly licensed to do so. Holders of an SIA Vehicle Immobiliser licence that expires before this time must either:
Cease this activity on expiry of the licence; or
Renew the licence if they wish to undertake vehicle immobilisation in England and Wales until October.

From October it will be an offence in England and Wales to clamp, tow or immobilise a vehicle without lawful authority. SIA licensing of vehicle immobilisation does not apply in Scotland. Vehicle immobilisation in Northern Ireland will continue to be subject to Security Industry Authority licensing

 

[grumpyoldb]

Good one, Spike. DT_Xtremez_14:

 

[riggrrrr]

That will be interesting down my back lane where they've put up 'MOD property, wheel clamping in use' signs to 'help' with our parking problems. I've always thought it was a bit of a contradiction anyway as surely the MOD Plod don't do clamping?

 

[Barch]

From October it will be an offence in England and Wales to clamp, tow or immobilise a vehicle without lawful authority.

Before celebrating we need to know what "lawful authority" actually means !!