A DRIVER has claimed a victory for beleaguered motorists after holding a 30-hour vigil in his clamped car until a fine of almost £4,000 (€4,840) was withdrawn.

A driver has claimed a victory for beleaguered motorists after holding a 30-hour vigil in his clamped car until a fine of almost £4,000 (€4,800) was withdrawn.

An unprecedented wave of promotional activity by major soft drinks firms has failed to halt the assault on the UK market by Vimto, its owner said today.