The Fines Collection Regulations 2006

Clamping a vehicle

22.—(1) If a vehicle to be clamped is so positioned that, while the vehicle is clamped in that position there would be at any time a contravention of any prohibition or restriction imposed by or under any enactment, the authorised person must before the vehicle is clamped, have it repositioned to the nearest place where there would be no such contravention while it is clamped there.

(2) If a repositioned vehicle is not visible from the place in which it was originally positioned, the authorised person must ensure that a notice is placed at or near the original position of the vehicle indicating that the vehicle has been clamped as required by the clamping order, where the vehicle may be found and giving a telephone number available during all reasonable hours for enquires by P or a person acting on his behalf.

(3) No extra charge may be required in respect of the repositioning of the vehicle.

(4) On clamping a vehicle the authorised person must affix in a prominent position on the vehicle a clamping notice specifying—

(a) that the vehicle has been clamped and that it is an offence under paragraph 49 of Schedule 5 to remove or attempt to remove the clamp or the notice;

(b) details of the clamping order;

(c) how to secure the release of the vehicle;

(d) the amount of the sum due and charges payable for the release of the vehicle;

(e) a telephone number and address for enquires;

(f) the name and address of the clamping contractor;

(g) the name, official address and telephone number of the fines officer and the court;

(h) the opening hours of the contractor and the court; and

(i) how to apply under regulations 27 and 28 for the release of a vehicle wrongly clamped.