The signs in the Valley Rd car park belong to AmalgAmated Carpark Services, which is owned by Supercity Towing in Eden Terrace. According to Mr Yare, there were no other cars, and his vehicle was not taking up any spaces. Automobile Association (AA) senior policy analyst Mark Stockdale said there were no laws governing private car parking and the use of clamping. The price of penalties set by private parking enforcement businesses was different to those set by Auckland Council. "The Code of Practice for Parking Enforcement on Public Land was developed with the private parking sector and sets out guidelines, including minimum signage and recommended enforcement practices."

Source: New Zealand Herald April 06, 2017 00:40 UTC