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

The release fee demanded of €[AMOUNT] exceeds the maximum permitted under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 and associated Regulations. The current maximum clamp release fee is €[MAX]. I paid under protest to recover my vehicle. I demand an immediate refund of €[EXCESS AMOUNT] being the unlawful overcharge. Failure to refund will result in a complaint to the National Transport Authority.

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

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Sources

Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 (Ireland)