Got clamped today.........

[cirvy]

..... whilst fetching a Costa!!

I was only there 5 mins, but the release fee was £125.

I argued, stamped my feet, threatened to bolt crop the clamp off the wheel ( for which they told me i would be arrested ), i have been fuming all day.

The clamper showed me his "licence", & took my £125.

Can this be right, would i have had any recourse if i had cut off the lock??

Is £125 a legally allowable fine for this??

[Sheets Tabuer]

What did the no parking sign say?

[Jonny671]

Were you on a double yellow?

[mikef]

Dunno, it sounds like you took a risk and got unlucky

Is 125 a lot to you?

[cirvy]

Sheets Tabuer said:

What did the no parking sign say?

The sign, albeit small, did say "no parking, clampers in operation, release fee £125".

[eldar]

mikef said:

Dunno, it sounds like you took a risk and got unlucky

Is 125 a lot to you?

Not that unlucky. Some people pay a lot more than that.

[Sheets Tabuer]

Very annoying and I suspect your are most annoyed with yourself, one to chalk up I feel.

[raceboy]

Bad luck mate, where were you?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

cirvy said:

Sheets Tabuer said:

What did the no parking sign say?

The sign, albeit small, did say "no parking, clampers in operation, release fee £125".

fairly specific then?

[s24ng]

cirvy said:

Sheets Tabuer said:

What did the no parking sign say?

The sign, albeit small, did say "no parking, clampers in operation, release fee £125".

you've just answered all your arguments.

you may get arrested as it could be classed as criminal damage IMO.

[Nolar Dog]

cirvy said:

Sheets Tabuer said:

What did the no parking sign say?

The sign, albeit small, did say "no parking, clampers in operation, release fee £125".

And you still parked there? I bet they adore idiots like you.

[Racefan_uk]

cirvy said:

Sheets Tabuer said:

What did the no parking sign say?

The sign, albeit small, did say "no parking, clampers in operation, release fee £125".

You know what they say about a fool and their money...

[cirvy]

I was in the middle of West Bridgford.

Couldnt believe it, never happened before.

My copper neighbour, reckons that a recent court case has proved that it is not illegal to bolt crop the lock off the clamp, you just owe them a new lock.

Kinda wish i had tried it really

[williamp]

cirvy said:

Sheets Tabuer said:

What did the no parking sign say?

The sign, albeit small, did say "no parking, clampers in operation, release fee £125".

Well its your own bloody fault then. How hard is it not to park in an area where you are told

a) not to park and
b) what the consequences are if you do park.

And all for a coffee??

Ae you the sort of person who lives near an airport then complains about the noise?
Ditto a school?

Of the sort of person who doesnt read the instructions when buying some kitchen knives, cuts yourself then asks who you can sue...

[cirvy]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

cirvy said:

Sheets Tabuer said:

What did the no parking sign say?

The sign, albeit small, did say "no parking, clampers in operation, release fee £125".

fairly specific then?

It was specific, but fairly small & high up on a big wall. You wouldnt notice it unless you were looking for it.

Thing is, the operation is new in that location, lots of people have been used to parking there for a long time! Me included!!!

[Cupid Stunt]

It's annoying but you took a risk by parking there, it bit you in the arse & now you're pissed off but for once it sounds like the clampers have done it by the book so you've got nobody to blame but yourself

[eldar]

ajstephe said:

cirvy said:

I was in the middle of West Bridgford.

Couldnt believe it, never happened before.

My copper neighbour, reckons that a recent court case has proved that it is not illegal to bolt crop the lock off the clamp, you just owe them a new lock.

Kinda wish i had tried it really

Did you kinda wish you'd been arrested then?

Keep a clamp in the boot. Clamp them while they are releasing you, and charge them £150....

[rfisher]

You are 100% entitled to remove the clamp providing you don't damage it.

Next time, jack the wheel up, let all the air out, take the wheel off and roll the wheel out of the clamp.

Put the wheel back and pump it up then drive off waving and blowing kisses.

I've done this many times.

Boy - does it piss them off.

Well worth the effort.

Cops very uninterested I can tell you.

[wagon and horses]

if cutting the clamp/lock will get you in trouble. how about if you are a master locksmith and pick it...

[cirvy]

rfisher said:

You are 100% entitled to remove the clamp providing you don't damage it.

Next time, jack the wheel up, let all the air out, take the wheel off and roll the wheel out of the clamp.

Put the wheel back and pump it up then drive off waving and blowing kisses.

I've done this many times.

Boy - does it piss them off.

Well worth the effort.

Cops very uninterested I can tell you.

Does that really work