A district judge has used the BPA’s code of practice for vehicle immobilisation, to regulate a ‘cowboy’ clampers business practice. The judge ordered that the clamper is prohibited from working unless he adheres to the guidelines set out in the code of practice with specific reference to 13 paragraphs from the code. The clamper was also issued with a temporary Anti-Social Behaviour Order due to the seriousness of complaints made against him.
This is the first time the BPA code of practice has been used in a court case as evidence that a clamper has been carrying out their business unprofessionally. Its use by the court illustrates that the document is recognised as the authority on best practice and is written in a clear manner that can be understood by those outside the industry. This court ruling is clearly a boost to the BPA and other parties that are working tirelessly to bring about the regulation of the clamping and vehicle removal industry. If you wish to view the code of practice it is available for downloading at www.britishparking.co.uk/pages/clamping/clamping4.htm
