I find it ironic that on the day you print two letters presenting a balanced view on Clause 56 of the Protection of Freedom Bill, it was widely reported that a wheel clamper had been fined £750. From what I can gather the actual charge was of "impeding a constable in the execution of his duty". However that appears to have been aggravated by his aggressive behaviour. It seems he had clamped unmarked police cars in the hands of plain clothed police officers and would not acknowledge their warrant cards.

This sort of behaviour by clamping cowboys is experienced by Joe Public on a daily basis but with no authority to react or respond. The British Parking Association Code of Practice that you quote is, quite frankly, utter drivel. It tries to set standards but only to those who are members and if you choose not to be a member what standards do you want to hold? If this clause is not seriously addressed then we will only hear the clinking of spurs as the cowboys ride of into that golden sunset.