#468 Your Clamped! Necessary Evil or Just Plain Exploitation?

In this heated and often hilarious episode, Niall opens the phone lines to listeners with one thing in common—they’ve all been clamped. Whether caught overstaying in a private car park or parking illegally on city streets, they share their stories of frustration, fury, and, in some cases, acceptance.

Some callers vent about predatory private clamping companies, sky-high release fees, and the feeling of being “targeted for profit.” Others argue that clamping is a necessary evil—a tool to keep roads safe, footpaths clear, and ensure people respect the rules.

Is clamping about enforcing law and order—or squeezing money from already-stretched drivers? Should there be more warning and leniency, or are we too soft as it is?

Niall keeps the debate rolling with humour and sharp questions, asking:

Is clamping fair? Or is it time for a new approach to parking enforcement in Ireland?

Have you ever been clamped? You’re not alone.

Tune in for tales of rage, regret, and real talk from drivers on both sides of the wheel.