Strict new clamping legislation came into play on Friday in an attempt to clamp down on ‘cowboy' wheel clampers. These clampers have been charging extortionate fees of up to around £500, compared to National Clamps who only charge £80 for removal of a clamp.

The new legislation also stops wheel clampers intimidating car owners into paying the exorbitant prices. Previously car owners could only appeal to the clamping company, but now they can appeal to independent tribunals, making a fairer outcome for the victim.

The new wheel clamping legislation only affects private land; public roads will not be affected by the new rules. The new maximum price clampers are able to charge has been set at £105 outside London and £200 inside London.

This new legislation will be a crippling blow to the rogue clampers, but National Clamps will not be affected, as our £80 fee is already a good amount less than the new set fee of £105.

Posted Wednesday November 25^th 2009
By The Onlines