https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/wheelclamps/Recent content in wheelclamps on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 22 Apr 2026 04:56:30 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dvla-clamps-28000-untaxed-cars-but-many-drivers-remove-them-illegally/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:56:30 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dvla-clamps-28000-untaxed-cars-but-many-drivers-remove-them-illegally/The DVLA clamped more than 150,000 untaxed vehicles last year in an effort to enforce car tax regulations. However, these efforts have been met with resistance, as an astonishing 28,642 wheel clamps were illegally removed from vehicles during this period. Labour Party transport minister Simon Lightwood confirmed that thousands of motorists illegally removed immobilisation devices in 2025, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by authorities. Jack Cousens, head of roads policy at the AA, emphasized the risks posed by untaxed vehicles, stating that these cars and their owners are “likely a threat to other road users.