BlkKnight

We have a carparking problem at work.

We have 4 allocated spaces with our co's name clearly on it.

People (from other local factories) keep parking in our spaces.

We have asked them not to ten or more times.

Question is:

If we put up a sign stating we will clamp vehicles if improperly parked, stating:

- who will be responsible for the clamping and releasing (giving contact phone numbers).
- state the release fee.

Is this legally allowed?

OllyK

This may help: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/t_whee...ivate_land.pdf assuming it is private land.

BlkKnight

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hail-hail

Where are you based, no clamping allowed in Scotland

It was banned by the case of Black v Carmichael 1992 SCCR 709, when wheel-clamping was found to constitute extortion and theft.

Chris L

Unless BlkKnight is doing one hell of a commute I think he's safe

hail-hail

just spotted, High Wycombe, quite a round trip

speedking

"It is a criminal offence for anyone without a licence to clamp your vehicle." That's a no then

Surely just blocking them in is a good option. Then being in a meeting when they want to be released Assuming there is enough space.

bluenosewrx

iTrader: (2)

put them metal fold up and down legs in them. easy and cheap!!!! job done.


Mac

StickyMicky

its not illegal to have a firm clamp them for you


and they will do it for free if you let them keep the fee`s


the pop up barrier is a good idea mind, i don't think its illegal to pop up a barrier and stop the offending car from driving away lol

Odds on

From the way I read the CAB pdf, You can clamp people if you own the land. You must post signs saying so, including release fee's and contact numbers (24hr) for the release. You must also release them when they say they will pay, it doesn't say 'when they have paid' The fee you levy must be reasonable.

If you don't own the land, you must use a licenced clamping agent.

Oh, and clamping plod might be dead funny, but its not allowed unfortunately

Working out whether "allocated spaces" constitutes as being "owners" is the difficult bit. Technically, your contract with the freeholder has passed them to you as lease holder. But I guess if it went to court, then it could go either way.

If the spaces where mine, I'd tell the cheeky sod's to find somewhere else to park.

Scooby Soon!

I have lots of experiance for this as we used to have a car park next to Mcdonalds! We had loads of problems, if you block them in they will always argue with you damage your car/s (they are normally scabs driving sheds).

Pop up bolards are a waste of money they will reverse in to them with there shed motors and break them off (seen it done many many times!)

Thankfully we have moved to new premises but if we had a problem again I would use this Parkforce - The UK Parking Enforcement Agency (you owe me one!)

Its not perfect but if you put one of those signs above each parking space it will put most people off, if not you can give them a ticket and make £10!!!

For people who have not experianced parking problems you do not know what sort of affect it can have on your work and life!!!

P