Warning over fines as sports car clamped

The courts service has warned people not to ignore fines after a drink-driver who failed to pay a penalty saw his Porsche sports car clamped by enforcement officers.

The 38-year-old, from Falkirk, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay £520 when he was convicted at Falkirk Justice of the Peace Court in September last year, the

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) said.

But his vehicle was clamped outside his home after he did not respond to several requests for payment and a warning letter.

SCTS said that meant the driver had to pay his fine and settle clamping and seizure expenses before his car was released.

Latest figures from SCTS show collection rates across all fine and penalty types continued to improve in recent months, with the three-year collection rate showing 86% of fines were paid or on track to be paid within sheriff courts as at October 17.

SCTS urged those facing financial hardship to seek advice rather than just ignoring fines.