A voluntary wheel clamping code of conduct will set minimum standards for parking enforcement companies.
The announcement follows a spate of people coming forward in recent days to tell of their fights against wheel clampers - including Auckland man Glen Vickery, who was awarded $550 after a disputes tribunal ruled NZ Wheel Clamping's signs were unclear.
Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges, who met with parking enforcement industry leaders in Auckland yesterday, said the code of conduct would be developed in consultation with the industry.
"This new voluntary code of conduct will set out the minimum standards and good practice that these wheel clamping companies will abide by.
"It will continue to protect the rights of private landowners while giving clarity to consumers about what they can expect from these wheel clamping operators.''
Mr Bridges said the parties would begin work on the draft code of conduct over the next month before meeting again.
"It was good to have a frank discussion about this issue that has been of growing interest and concern in recent months,'' he said.
"I'm pleased to see that the parking enforcement industry has recognised those concerns and the need to develop a code of conduct.''
