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Can bailiffs clamp my car whilst I am sitting in it parked on the highway?


No

Where a vehicle in use by any person at the time the bailiff seeks to take control of it, may not do so if it is likely to result in a breach of the peace.[1]

"In use" means the vehicle is being operated by, the person.[2]



[1] Regulation 10(2) of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013
[2] Regulation 10(3) of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013

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