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King Wrecker Serivce, PBC< Florida My apt has a rule no registered cars, My car is not registered (sticker) but If i get the owner's permisson I have a good history and i've hit a spout of bad luck. Can they still tow my vehicle for an expired tag with permission of the OWNER of the complex to be there?

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Ah it sounds like you are asking about "unlicensed vehicles" or vehicles which do not have a current sticker indicating that you have paid the state your taxes to license the vehicle...

Yes many complexes have rules and regulations which state that "unlicensed vehicles or vehicles with expired tags" will be towed.

Its kind of a "look good issue" where they want vehicles that move and such, instead of ones which sit there with flat tires or such.  

Also licensed vehicles tend to have insurance which they look at as a good thing. They tend to look at that part as financial responsibility on the part of the tenant.


SO it sounds like the vehicle can be towed for the expired tags even with the owners authorization to be there.  

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Professional towing and recovery operator for 31 Plus years, dealing with light to heavy duty towing operations... Nationally certified by various agencies - associations.. Been answering questions here for 6 + years now on AllExperts. I know that many people do not understand vehicle towing when ordered by Law Enforcement or from Private Property Parking lots, which I will try to help with. BUT, I DO NOT AND WILL NOT ANSWER ANY RV TOWING ISSUES, or actual law cases or proposed cases...

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I have 30+ years of towing experience dealing with everything from Light duty ( cars and pickups ) to tractor trailer rigs, motor homes and buses.. Motor clubs to police calls, lockouts to jumpstarts and tows. I have experienced alot of fun times doing my job. Some have been good experiences and some of have been heart wrenching experiences.

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