Anyone know about parking fines

Lee1980 · 30-Aug-2005, 12:06

On Saturday got stung for £75 fine for parking my monster on what looked like council property but turned out to be private.

They watched on cctv as me and my mate pulled up then waited for us to leave then clamp us. There was a sign very high in the air above 9ft i would say. When we came out another bike had came and been clamped to.

If u werent looking for there was no chance u would see the sign is there legalities for height of signs?

Thanks in advance

JPM · 30-Aug-2005, 12:20

No idea about height etc, but as long as a sign is displayed on each car park that uses clamps then you might be out of luck. Might be worth a google, I had a few issues with work here where they were going to clamp people (even though they don't provide enough parking spaces) and there are a few interesting articles on the web as to the law

Rob B · 30-Aug-2005, 12:27

They are cowboys and I think your stuffed. They should be taken out an shot.

[Edited on 30-8-2005 by rob41b]

Lee1980 · 30-Aug-2005, 12:40

Yeah i thought as much, was like a so say legit firm with marked up van and everything, not like skinheads in an old transit atleast.

But still very underhanded to say the least esp with the hiegt of the sign, what ever happened to a warning first?

as they watched us pull up on cctv

Dave G · 30-Aug-2005, 12:44

A bit after the fact,but it may be worth complaining strongly to the council(or whoever has licenced them ),you probably wont get anywhere but if enough complaints are received they might have the licence suspended.
I'm pretty sure you cant just put up a sign and start a business fleecing people.At the very least the council should give them grief about their signage.

JPM · 30-Aug-2005, 12:46

I suppose you can check out they are licensed, laws did come into place this year for clampers etc and there are guidelines etc, if they've not got a license then you have a case.

Mr_S · 30-Aug-2005, 12:48

All clampers now have to be licensed, if they're not, they can't clamp or charge a release fee.

Brief overview here

http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/mot.../clampers.shtm

Lee1980 · 30-Aug-2005, 13:22

thanks for repies and link Mr S, looks like theyre legit as the reciept has the required SIA licence number just need to find the legalities on height of sign placement

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30-Aug-2005, 12:27	#3
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy They are cowboys and I think your stuffed. They should be taken out an shot. [Edited on 30-8-2005 by rob41b] Reply

30-Aug-2005, 12:46	#6
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon I suppose you can check out they are licensed, laws did come into place this year for clampers etc and there are guidelines etc, if they've not got a license then you have a case. Reply

30-Aug-2005, 12:48	#7
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport All clampers now have to be licensed, if they're not, they can't clamp or charge a release fee. Brief overview here http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/mot.../clampers.shtm Reply

30-Aug-2005, 13:22	#8
Lee1980 Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Xdaivel Posts: 1,051 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bristol Mood: Xdiavel..awesome!! thanks for repies and link Mr S, looks like theyre legit as the reciept has the required SIA licence number just need to find the legalities on height of sign placement Reply