I thought that wheel clamping by private car parking companies became outlawed on 1 October 2012. A local company has signage with a warning that wheels may be clamped with a £90 release fee. Surely not!
They aren't outlawed; they now need to be licensed.
If in doubt, call the local council and ask whether they have a license and if not request that it be investigated.
The British Parking Association Code of Practice covers private parking throughout the United Kingdom. However, at present, there is a difference in the law on private parking within the separate areas of theUnited Kingdom. This means that:
• in general, enforcement by clamping and removal is a
criminal offence in England and Wales, except when
carried out with lawful authority; or being a stautory authority - but not in Scotland.