Vehicle Immobilisation has proven to be an effective deterrent against persistent offenders’ unauthorised parking on private land. Immobilisation, however, inconveniences those whose cars are immobilised and therefore has limited appeal to private landowners, who may not want this method to be used on their site as standard. It certainly has a role in areas where collection of Tickets' monies proves problematic or in the case of repeat offenders.

In the event of a vehicle being Immobilised, a notice is fixed to the offending vehicle, explaining:

  • Why the vehicle has been immobilised.
  • That the vehicle has been immobilised and should not be moved under any circumstances
  • That the wheel clamp must not be tampered with.
  • The procedure for getting the clamp released.
  • Method of Payment i.e.: All major credit cards are accepted
  • After payment we aim to release the vehicle within 30 mins.

Immobilisation Units operate from branded vehicles, are uniformed and carry photo ID. A vehicle that is immobilised is photographed to create a record of the breach and this can be used as evidence if required. Once the recipient calls our Control Centre and agrees a method of payment, an operator is dispatched to remove the clamp as soon as possible. Operators are trained to keep in mind the serious nature of using wheel clamps and handle all matters responsibly and courteously. They will provide details of our appeal procedures and give a receipt.

Vehicle Removals

Any vehicle immobilised for a specified period of time, in breach of the site rules or restricting Fire / Health & Safety Regulations is liable for removal withough further notice.

Circumstances where vehicles will be removed include those where:

  • a vehicle is causing an obstruction to Fire Exits.
  • a vehicle is causing an obstruction to other car park users generally.
  • a vehicle has been left beyond a specified period and is blocking our client’s parking resources.
  • a vehicle has been abandoned.
  • a vehicle is persistently parked in contravention of the Terms & Conditions of a site.

Clients can call our control centre if they would like us to remove an offending vehicle. It is taken to a secure storage facility. All information about a vehicle’s removal is provided to the Police and other relevant authorities.