New laws to regulate clamping industry

The Transport Minister says that new legislation will protect motorists from rogue clampers who could now face fines themselves of up to €5,000. 

The new laws outlined this afternoon set a maximum release fee for people who've been clamped and will ensure there's adequate warning signage on private sites including shopping centres, schools and hospitals.

Minister Leo Varadkar says it will stop the 'free for all' which has existed up to now.