Wheel Clamping
Southampton City Council does not clamp cars in the city. If you have enquiries about wheel clamping then please contact Security Industry Authority.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 0870 2430 100
Details of service:
Licensing Introduced for Wheel Clampers
Security Industry Authority Regulates Vehicle Immobilers
From 3 May 2005 all wheel clampers and vehicle immobilisers (including towing-away and blocking vehicles) that operate on private land and charge a fee for release are required to hold a licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Under new SIA regulations vehicle immobilisers are required to undergo an identity and criminal records check and pass a five-day training course to show that have reached set levels of training and professional standards.
The SIA will maintain a public register of licenced vehicle immobilisers, their supervisors, managers and directors. When working vehicle immobilisers will be required to wear their SIA licences, be identifiable and accountable.
Last updated: 8 March 2007
