Regulation 12 Places where a motor vehicle may be clamped

(1)

A motor vehicle may be clamped at any place (including on any highway or road) to which the public has access.

(2)

A motor vehicle may be clamped on private land to which access may be had at the time of clamping.

(3)

The Lord Chancellor may enter private land in accordance with paragraph (2) with equipment and with a motor vehicle for the purpose of clamping a motor vehicle on the land, releasing it from an immobilisation device or removing it to storage.

(4)

If a motor vehicle is so positioned that, were the motor vehicle clamped in that position there would at any time be a contravention of any prohibition or restriction imposed by or under any enactment, the motor vehicle must be repositioned to the nearest place where there would be no such contravention before it is clamped.

(5)

If a motor vehicle repositioned in accordance with paragraph (4) is not visible from the place in which it was originally positioned, a notice must be placed at or near the original position of the motor vehicle specifying—

(a)

that the motor vehicle has been clamped;

(b)

where the motor vehicle may be found; and

(c)

how enquiries relating to the immobilisation device may be made.