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Clamping fine :(

ManUnited123 · 2016-02-03 09:43:13

So a few days back my car broke down at night. I had it towed to my home but since the tow car couldn't get into the basement of my building i had to leave the car outside even though i have a parking available with me in the basement. Anyway, the tow guy left the car in an area designated for shopping customers, although…

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#32 07-03-2016 7:48pm
grogi

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Kevin Irving wrote: »

You shoulda stood in his way, physically moving you out of the way by force would have been assault.

I don't park like a tool, but if a private clamper did clamp my car for some minor infraction of a few minutes, I'd give them one chance to remove it before cutting off the lock in front of them. I'd like to see them bring me to court for a tenner worth of padlock.

To convict someone of criminal offence a proof is required. Owner cannot escape the parking fine (if fined according to law), but simply a registration it is not a proof in criminal case.

So - it would be Über-stupid to it in front of the clamper, you'd be asking for trouble. Do it in a hoodie - not so much...

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