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Cowboy clampers' days are numbered

A new code of practice for car clampers has been launched by the British Parking Association, which aims to put an end to so-called cowboy clampers.

The government-backed code will provide guidelines to car-clamping companies on a variety of issues, including how much to charge for releasing car clamps, something which is currently unregulated.

It is also hoped that the move will help combat the intimidating behaviour employed by some clamping companies when getting motorists to pay up.

Under the current law, a licence is required in order to attach a clamp to a car on private land, but there is no code of practice attached to the licence, and no licence is required for charging for the release of the clamp.

Although the new code of conduct will not be a legal requirement, driver's associations hope that government and public bodies will only employ companies that agree to adhere to it, pushing less reputable companies out of the industry.

The costs associated with clamped are yet another financial burden on motorists, adding to car insurance, tax, petrol and other motoring costs.

It is hoped that regulating clamping fines will bring costs down to an acceptable level.

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