Funny as fook lol

[pompeyfaith]

This is funny as fook, yes while she may have committed an offence is it any worse than than this parasites that go around breaking the law in many cases and charging extortionate release fees.

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/tra..._out_1_3241905

[oscar]

Re: Funny as fook lol

Class! I dont agree with one point made though, that it is illegal to remove the clamp. I stand to be corrected, but as far as I was aware, you are able to remove the clamp if you can do so with out damaging it.

[charitynjw]

Re: Funny as fook lol

http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/a_to_c/criminal_damage/#a05

Section 5 of the Act (Criminal Damage Act 1971) gives examples of actions that would constitute a lawful excuse and thus a defence to criminal damage charges, though not to aggravated criminal damage under Section 1(2). You must be aware of these, particularly in relation to the defences likely to be raised by motorists damaging wheel clamps.
A motorist who damages a wheel clamp to free his car, having parked on another's property knowing of the risk of being clamped, does not have a lawful excuse under the Act: see Lloyd v DPP [1992] 1 All ER 982 ; R v Mitchell 2004 RTR 14 CA.
Section 5(2) defines lawful excuse where there is belief in consent or belief in the immediate necessity to protect property. Section 5(3) emphasises that the belief is subjective and must be honestly held.

[charitynjw]

Re: Funny as fook lol

But

http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/f...VWC.asp?id=102

12. Where police officers are attempting to resolve a dispute, the following code of practice should be followed. The 'implied acceptance of risk' by the clamped driver may not apply if any of the following exist:

• The warning notice is missing, or is not clearly displayed. (Whether a notice is poorly displayed will be a matter of degree decided by the courts)
• Where the warning notice is not for clamping, but warning for some other course of action, which could damage the car (this may include warning notices that vehicles parked on this private land will be towed away)
• Where a demand is made for an unreasonable or exorbitant charge to release the car
• Where the clamper is detaining the vehicle, or has delayed its release after the owner has indicated a willingness to pay, or comply with whatever conditions are relevant
• Where there are no means for the vehicle driver/owner to communicate an offer of payment (such as no telephone number on the clamping notices)
• If the clamped driver and passengers would be vulnerable whilst left without a car, further practical help may be necessary to ensure their immediate safety

[CleverClogs (RIP)]

Re: Funny as fook lol

Police ordered Julia to pay £60 in compensation to City Watch Enforcement for cleaning of uniforms and its van.

Since when did the plods take on such a judicial role?

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Funny as fook lol

CC,

Given that this very force had two plan cars clamped while protecting the queen on a visit to Portsmouth 6 mths ago I find it very strange that they would fine a woman for causing minimal damage to the clampers van as they are well aware of the issues surrounding this car park.

It cant of been that much muck either as most of it ended up on the ground.