Thread: Clamped with a passenger in car

My parents were clamped over the weekend. Because there were unsure of the parking restrictions around that side, my dad left my mum sitting in the car. Park Direct came along and pointed out some signs which were high up and clamped the car with my mother sitting in it. They had to pay £250 to get the clamp off. I was totally disgusted when I heard this as they are both on pensions. I didn't know it was possible to clamp a car with a passenger in it, is this legal?

I didn't know it was possible to clamp a car with a passenger in it, is this legal?

Clamping yes, towing no.

But this is a civil issue - you need to be in a position to consent to being clamped. Searching for instructions means you didn't actually consent to being clamped. Unless 'Park Direct' can beam instructions into your brain, you could not have had a chance to agree or disagree with their signs.

Find out who employs the clampers / the landowner. Suing them in small claims will mean you've more chance of getting your money.

How did you pay by the way? Credit card by any chance?