Private wheel clamping, immobilising of vehicles and towing will become illegal from 1st October 2012.

New rules announced by the DVLA, makes it illegal to clamp cars without lawful authority and anyone that does faces criminal charges and a fine.

Certain companies have taken clamping to a new level, clamping everyone from the elderly to police officers, even rescue vehicles.

However, police, local authorities, government agencies and other groups such as railway and airport companies will still be able to clamp vehicles that are illegally parked, so this does not mean drivers can begin disobeying the law.

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When we have a new car it feels absolutely wonderful. For some of us, it is a huge achievement and something we are incredibly proud of. We spend many hours in our cars; it takes us to so many places and carries so much of our stuff.

Remember to get to know your car. The indicators may be in a different place to your previous car. Where abouts are your headlights, or your fog lights? Do you know where your hazard lights are? Then there are things like knowing how many miles to the gallon this car uses. Get to know if you need to open the boot via a button on the inside. Do you know where to add your water?

These are all things that you should be familiar with. Knowing your car is important.

Before you buy a car find out how much insurance will cost, can you afford the monthly fees? Go to a showroom and sit in the car, see how it feels. Remember to think about things such as functionality. The car may seem beautiful, but will it still be beautiful after the kid’s muddy football boots have been in car each week?

A driver from Lincoln was pulled over after CCTV footage showed him driving through the centre of Lincoln with only three wheels on his car.

Mr Dickens lost the front wheel after hitting a wall on his way home in the early hours of the morning.

Police stopped Mr Dickens who appeared dazed and who went on to fail a breathalyser test. He later received a 12 month community order and an 18 month driving ban at Lincoln Crown Court, after admitting dangerous driving and driving whilst over the limit.

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