VIC Is Sheriff wheelclamping legal in Victoria?

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Buda A

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21 February 2020
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Good morning,
Have an unpaid warrant ( fine was ín 2016 ) that escalated from a fine.
There is a law now apparently ín WA againts wheelclamping.
Is there anything here in Victoria. I can show to sheriff if wants to clamp my car in a carpark?
Thank you
 

Rod

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Wheel clamping by owners of land is illegal in Victoria, unless an agreement exists with the local council.

Police and Sheriffs can clamp cars in certain circumstances. So, if the Sheriff clamps your car, chances are they have the right to do so.