Complaint to NTA over University of Limerick clamping
THE NATIONAL Transport Authority (NTA) has confirmed it’s aware of a complaint made to it over clamping of vehicles at University of Limerick (UL).
A driver who uses the car park facility at UL’s campus in Castletroy, made contact with the transport authority over what he believes is “unlawful clamping”.
In a letter, seen by the Limerick Leader, the driver – who did not wish to be identified – claimed his own vehicle was “unlawfully clamped” back in April of last year.
He cites the lack of and/or incorrect signage on the grounds of UL, as detailed within the Vehicle Clamping Act & Signage regulations 2017.
He also cites regulation stating that more than one form of payment should be acceptable when paying clamping fines.
He claimed that at present, only one form of payment is accepted at the UL campus.
The driver also added there is a lack of an appeals process, as there should be under the regulations.
An NTA spokesperson said it’s “aware of the matters raised”.
The NTA says it can rule in a dispute where a motorist has “received an unsatisfactory outcome” to an appeal made to the body which first carried out the act.
UL did not return a request for comment by the Limerick Leader.