What happens if you remove clamp

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Don't have an account? Make sure the clamp and the lock cannot be found. If there is no evidence, nothing can be proven. Start recording video using your mobile. If you were parked against the regulations of the private land then you are legally obliged to pay the fine as a consequence of this. However, we recommend contesting the additional fee of clamping.

See this article from the BBC for more information. Follow the instructions left on the notice attached to your car. In some cases, the car may have been removed. If your vehicle has been removed you must first find out where your vehicle is.

You can do this by either contacting your local police station. Dial and ask for your local police branch. Or call NSL to obtain the information about the whereabouts of your car. NSL can be contacted by phone on When you arrive at the impound location you will be required to pay a release fee and show proof that the vehicle has now been taxed before you can drive away.

There are many conflicting stories about people forcibly removing wheel clamps if they have been administered on private property. Ultimately it is considered to be criminal damage and if you are caught you could face prosecution.

Some forums have suggested that as long as nobody sees you and there is no evidence then the clamping company are unable to prove who had removed the clamp. We would suggest airing on the side of caution. Going through the proper channels in order to get the clamp removed is best practice. This is the section of the Criminal Damage act which would prohibit this activity. Section 4 Criminal Damage Act A person in this section referred to as the possessor who has anything in his custody or under his control intending without lawful excuse to use it or cause or permit another to use it—.

Or collected by bailiffs and sold to cover the cost of your debt. This process can take between days. Scroll down to see how you must deal with 'abandoned vehicles'. Can police seize your car for no tax? Police officers have been given new powers that will allow them to seize untaxed vehicles.

Wiltshire police have announced that as of September 24, they will take 'devolved powers' from the DVLA that allow them to seize any untaxed vehicle. How do I dispute a towing fee? There are a few tips that you should use when trying to contest a non-consent tow. Request a Tow Hearing. If you feel as though your car was parked correctly and that the tow company made a mistake, then you can contest the tow.

Bring Physical Evidence to the Tow Hearing. What happens if you can't afford to get your car out of impound? If a towed vehicle goes unclaimed by the owner within a given length of time, it is usually destroyed or sold at auction.

Now, if the money received from the auction sale is not enough to cover the towing, storage, and auction fees, the last known registered owner is held liable for the unpaid debt. Are wheel clamping signs illegal?

Wheel Clamping and Parking Charges This means that clamping and towing are effectively outlawed, except by the police, local authorities, government agencies and bailiffs.