Warning over fines as Porsche is clamped

The courts service has warned people not to ignore fines after a drinkdriver 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 andorderedtopay£520last year,thescottishcourtsand Tribunals Service said.

But his vehicle was clamped outside his home after he did not respond to several requests for payment and a warning letter. He had to pay his fine and settle seizure expenses before his car was released.