Clamper's van is clamped and towed by council

For many motorists, this photo of a prolific wheel-clamping firm’s van being clamped for having no road tax will be regarded as poetic justice.

An employee of Southend-based LBS Enforcement, which has demanded substantial payment from hapless motorists across the region, got a taste of their own medicine.

Southend Council spotted the car and swooped. The vehicle was clamped, towed away and impounded.



As it happened, an LBS tow truck arrived on the scene ... seemingly just too late to save its own vehicle.

One resident, who didn’t wish to be named, said: “It was such a fiasco and so funny. The clampers obviously hoped to take the van away, but the council beat them too it!

“I don’t think they were amused as one of them stuck a finger up. It was so hilarious and I think a lot of people will be very pleased to see them get clamped for a change.”