Towing and clamping regime ‘being closely examined’ in traffic policy review

THE controversial towing and clamping regime in Cork city is being closely examined as part of a major review of the city’s traffic management policy.

City manager Tim Lucey has accepted that the public perception of the system is a “hindrance” — an admission that has fuelled hopes that the regime may be scrapped altogether.

But he moved to fend off criticism from several city councillors who said the policy is damaging the city’s image, and city centre trade.