Clamp Release Fee Exceeds Maximum

The Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 caps clamp release fees. Demanding more than the statutory maximum is unlawful.

Legal basis

Vehicle Clamping Act 2015, Section 9; Vehicle Clamping and Signage Regulations.

How to identify this in your case

Check the release fee demanded against the current statutory maximum.

Sample appeal wording

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Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 (Ireland)

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