SingaporeI parked illegally and my car was clamped. What do I do?
Pay the release fee and outstanding parking fines at the clamping authority’s office or online, then present proof to have your car unclamped. Failure to act within 24 hours may lead to vehicle removal and higher fees.
What the Law Says
The Road Traffic Act gives authorities the legal power to clamp vehicles parked illegally in designated areas. This includes roads, carparks, and no-parking zones managed by government agencies like LTA or town councils.
Under section 119 of the Road Traffic Act, a person in charge of a vehicle that is parked in contravention of any parking regulation may have the vehicle clamped. The law allows enforcement officers to immobilise the vehicle using a wheel clamp until the required fees and fines are paid.
The clamping authority must display clear signage in the area warning that illegal parking may result in clamping. You are responsible for checking for such signs before parking.
Statutory TextWhere a vehicle is parked in contravention of any parking regulation, a person authorised by the Authority may clamp the vehicle.
— Road Traffic Act, s. 119 — Power to clamp vehicles
What to Do
Go immediately to the clamping authority (e.g., LTA, HDB, or town council) or visit their website to check the clamp status and payment options.
Pay the S$300 clamp release fee plus any outstanding parking fines (typically S$150 per offence) — payment must be made within 24 hours to avoid vehicle removal.
Present your payment receipt at the location where your car is clamped to have it released.
If your car is removed after 24 hours, contact the authority to locate it and pay additional storage and towing fees (up to S$400).
Appeal the clamp or fine online via the relevant agency’s portal within 14 days if you believe it was issued in error.
Sources
Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.