FIGURES have revealed the number of untaxed cars in South Ayrshire that have been clamped since the start of last year.

Data splits the information into the number of cars clamped in the whole of 2023, as well as how many have been clamped up until June 2024.

The DVLA numbers show that the average number of vehicles clamped in the first half of 2024 is higher than the full of 2023.

In KA6, which covers Drongan, Rankinston, Patna, Dalmellington, Waterside, Bellsbank, Hollybush and Dalrymple, Mossblwon, Annbank and Coylton, 10 cars were clamped in 2023, with seven clampings reported for the 2024 figures.

For the KA7 postcode, which covers Ayr Centre, Holmston, Forehill, Belmont, Castlehill, Kincaidson, Alloway, Doonfoot, Masonhill, Dunure, there were 17 vehicles clamped in 2023 for being untaxed, with 27 clamped so far in 2024.

In KA8, which covers Braehead, Newton on Ayr, Woodfield, Heathfield, Whitletts, Lochside, Dalmilling, Craigie, Wallacetown, 55 cars were clamped last year, compared to 27 so far in 2024.

In KA9, covering Prestwick and Monkton, 16 cars were clamped last year, with 10 so far this year.

In KA10, covering Troon, Barassie, Muirhead and Loans, 11 cars were clamped last year, compared to 13 so far this year.

In KA19, covering Maybole, Crosshill, Straiton and Kirkoswald, six cars fell foul last year, with seven so far in 2024.

In KA26, covering Girvan, Turnberry, Dailly, Old Dailly, Ballantrae, Colmonell and Barrhill, 12 clampings took place last year, compared to 16 so far this year.

A DVLA spokesperson said: “Whilst over 98 per cent of vehicles are taxed correctly, DVLA is committed to keeping untaxed vehicles off our roads.

“We have a range of enforcement measures including fines and penalties and are working hard with our national wheel clamping partner to clamp untaxed vehicles.

“It is easy for drivers to pay their vehicle tax, including using our quick and accessible online services or spread the cost using Direct Debit.”