New powers to stop rogue wheel clampers

Motorists who suddenly finds themselves at the mercy of rogue wheel clampers can take heart from new measures by the Home Office to clamp down on the menace.

Drivers who believe they have been unfairly clamped will be able to take their grievance to independent adjudicators who may be able to get their money back with compensation.

The new policies will go with existing Government plans for the compulsory licensing of clamping firms who must then work to a strict code of conduct.

Firms that fail to comply may face prosecution or have their licence issued by the Security Industry Authority taken away.

Home Office Minister Alan Campbell, said: “The Government is committed to preventing abuses by unscrupulous wheel clamping firms and their employees.

“The introduction of an independent appeals process will for the first time provide independent recourse for motorists who feel aggrieved by unfair practices of rogue clamping businesses.