Vehicle Clamping Act to commence in June

Vehicle Clamping Act to commence in June

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, TD, announced today the commencement of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 effective from June 1.

“The act will benefit people through providing a robust regulatory framework for vehicle clamping and importantly will also allow for the establishment of statutory complaints and appeals procedures,” the minister said.

“I know that people have called for a statutory regulatory framework in relation to vehicle clamping for many years.

“The act designates the National Transport Authority (NTA) as the statutory regulator for clamping and it will now allow the NTA to publish draft regulations relating to clamping, signage and clamp release charges and invite submissions from members of the public on those draft regulations.

“Following consideration of any submissions received, the NTA will then assume all its new responsibilities effective from October 1.”

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The Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 provides for the regulation of vehicle clamping and related matters.

The principal provisions include the:

a) regulation of clamping and related activities;

b) establishment of a two-tier appeals process to hear appeals against clamping or relocation;

c) provision of appropriate signage in places where clamping is operated;

d) setting of maximum clamp release and vehicle relocation charges;

e) establishment of a code of practice; and

f) provision of necessary enforcement and investigate powers to investigate and prosecute any alleged breaches of regulations made.