Clamped drivers can finally fight back

Drivers who have been unfairly clamped will finally be able to appeal thanks to a change in the law announced today by the Home Office.

It should mean the end to 'cowboy' clampers that have been able to clamp cars parked on private land – such as residential car parks – as all companies will now have to be licensed and sign up to a much-needed code of conduct.

The new law will affect drivers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and means clamping companies could be forced to pay back excessive fees and award driver's compensation.