Heading out to shops and restaurant this summer? If you are parking in tight metropolitan areas, be sure to look for signs all around the parking lot where you are thinking of parking. If you could be towed from that lot, there will be signs saying “parking only for customers of……” or something similar to let you know what are the conditions for parking there. You need to take these signs seriously. The businesses which operate the lot are--rightfully so--trying to make sure their customers can park there.
If you come back to find your car missing, call the non-emergency number for the local police-most areas require the tower to log the tow in with them so they can direct you on where to locate your car. If you are towed without your permission, there are maximum rates in most of the metropolitan areas which should be posted by the tower. In addition, many, but not all, towers must accept payment by either credit card—Visa or Mastercard-or personal check. Keep in mind that the tower has the right to choose between these two methods of payment.
Be sure to inspect your car before you leave the tower’s lot—note any damage on the towing receipt. Usually a towing company may not tow a car which has a valid handicap registration plate or disable permit—unless a police officer authorizes the tow or the vehicle is blocking a clearly marked fire lane or access to another vehicle.
Avoiding a distressing situation like this is the best course of action—don’t have the attitude that “no one cares if I park here” or “hey, my car can fit here, so I’m taking this spot”. Look carefully where you put your car to make sure it’s there when you get back after that great dinner/shopping trip!
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