Social History — 1983-1990
Wheel clamp
Wheel clamps were first used to deter illegal parking in 1983. The clamp immobilises illegally parked cars and drivers are forced to pay a fine to get their vehicle released. The Metropolitan Police Service used this clamp in London during the 1980s.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 91.21/1
- Object name:
- wheel clamp
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- Production date:
- 1983-1990
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- Measurements/duration:
- H 470 mm, W 540 mm, D 305 mm
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- Record quality:
- 60%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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