When authorities proceed to immobilize a vehicle because it is improperly parked, what mechanical device do they typically use?

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To immobilize a vehicle 'in situ' (at the location where it is found), agents use a wheel clamp or similar mechanical device that locks one of the wheels, preventing circulation. It is important to distinguish between immobilization (locking the vehicle with a clamp so it cannot move) and removal (taking the vehicle away with a tow truck to the impound lot). Immobilization is a precautionary measure included in Traffic Law that does not require the presence or consent of the driver.

When authorities proceed to immobilize a vehicle because it is improperly parked, what mechanical device do they typically use?

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