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Foreign cars face immediate wheel clamps over unpaid parking

The city has begun clamping vehicles with foreign plates from certain countries as soon as they skip the meter. The measure aims to ensure more visiting drivers pay outstanding fines.

By · Published September 14, 2026 at 9:35 p.m. CEST · 1 min read

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Amsterdam has begun immediately clamping vehicles with foreign licence plates from selected countries if drivers fail to pay at the parking meter.

Parking fees in the city can reach up to 8 euros per hour, and many visiting motorists do not pay the required charge.

Officials hope the new enforcement policy will push more tourists to settle their outstanding parking fines.

Driving into the city? Check our guide to parking in Amsterdam before you leave your car.

Source: NL Times