wheel-clamping

wheel-clamping
the practice of immobilising a motor vehicle for illegal parking. The lawful authorities now have this power in many legal systems. Without such powers the practice can infringe the criminal law depending on the circumstances and the legal system applying: see e.g. trespass, theft, extortion.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.

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