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10/06/2014
New Clamping Bill Welcomed
A new Bill to tackle rogue clampers has been introduced by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadker.
Welcoming the Bill Fine Gael TD for Limerick and member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Transport, Patrick O’Donovan, said: "There has long been an issue of inconsistencies and complaints of unfair treatment regarding clamping on private property. I am delighted that the legislation introduced today will address this problem and provide a fairer environment for all.
"Legislation is already in place to regulate clamping on public property but there have been many cases where private clampers, in apartment complexes or on business properties, have acted inappropriately or unfairly.
"There are a lot of people living in my own constituency who have been affected by private parking rules. I am pleased that the Vehicles Clamping Bill will provide transparency and consistency across public and private parking to make things a lot fairer for people.
"This legislation, which was committed to in the Programme for Government, will protect motorists and legitimate clamping companies. It will introduce a new and simple two-step appeals process for motorists, and there will be a default maximum clamping release fee of €100. This is one measure I am very pleased about as I know some private companies charge up to €120.
"For operators, a code of practice will be introduced and there will be a new requirement that signs must always be displayed where clamping is in operation.
"Bad behaviour by rogue operators must be penalised, but business owners and apartment complex management companies need to be able to deal with nuisance parking. This Bill strikes a balance between the competing rights of individual motorists and businesses. The Vehicles Clamping Bill will ensure transparency for all forms of clamping at all times."
(MH/CD)
Welcoming the Bill Fine Gael TD for Limerick and member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Transport, Patrick O’Donovan, said: "There has long been an issue of inconsistencies and complaints of unfair treatment regarding clamping on private property. I am delighted that the legislation introduced today will address this problem and provide a fairer environment for all.
"Legislation is already in place to regulate clamping on public property but there have been many cases where private clampers, in apartment complexes or on business properties, have acted inappropriately or unfairly.
"There are a lot of people living in my own constituency who have been affected by private parking rules. I am pleased that the Vehicles Clamping Bill will provide transparency and consistency across public and private parking to make things a lot fairer for people.
"This legislation, which was committed to in the Programme for Government, will protect motorists and legitimate clamping companies. It will introduce a new and simple two-step appeals process for motorists, and there will be a default maximum clamping release fee of €100. This is one measure I am very pleased about as I know some private companies charge up to €120.
"For operators, a code of practice will be introduced and there will be a new requirement that signs must always be displayed where clamping is in operation.
"Bad behaviour by rogue operators must be penalised, but business owners and apartment complex management companies need to be able to deal with nuisance parking. This Bill strikes a balance between the competing rights of individual motorists and businesses. The Vehicles Clamping Bill will ensure transparency for all forms of clamping at all times."
(MH/CD)
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