Pub Clamping

dunclane

My friend spent all of last Friday afternoon and night drinking in a pub and left his car in the carpark as it was his original intention to drive.

Upon returning to collect his car the following morning he found it had been towed away and had to pay the princely sum of £345 to have it returned.

The only signs on show stated that it was parking only with permission from landlord.

He has spoke to landlord and he has agreed that it is harsh but its up to the private clamping firm.

What do you learned people thinkl about this? Surely by purchasing drinks you are permitted to park?

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

bookworm1363

Depends on who the clamping company is, whether they are SIA licensed etc, too many variables to comment without writing a dissertation.

I suggest posting on CAG (my sig) in the traffic section, there are people on there who live for this kind of questions, lol.

vikingaero

I'm guessing that your friend never informed the Landlord so the Landlord would just think that the car was an illegal parker.

moonrakerz

If there were no signs regarding clamping, raise a summons in the County Court for your money back PLUS all your expenses and costs.

https://www.moneyclaim.gov.uk/csmco2/index.jsp