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Towing Issues/Questions Answered by Expert Richard

SubjectDate Asked
Towing Notification2/6/2012
  Q: I recently moved to Baltimore County, MD. I renewed my tags in NC because I do not know if I will be ...
  A: as much as I would like to help, I think you are out of luck... A lot of tows for expired tags are ...
AAA Certification Suspension (Driver)2/4/2012
  Q: I am a female flatbed driver of 10yrs. and eight of those years were for AAA. My cert.# has been ...
  A: Well as much as I would love to provide information and help for you, I am at a loss as to really ...
Lien laws12/6/2011
  Q: I understand that in some states a towing company is required to relinquish your car if you show a ...
  A: I am sorry to say that you are not one of the lucky ones who can do that. As far as I know, Arizona ...
Unlawful garage towing in Arlington County11/30/2011
  Q: I have signed a contract with a covered garage parking service at my work building (in Falls church, ...
  A: This question gets asked all the time. Hanging tags are a blessing and a problem when it comes to ...
Was my car Illegally impounded?11/28/2011
  Q: I left my car at my cousins apartment complex located in Everett, WA ; I parked in his paid parking ...
  A: Sorry you got towed, but most every apartment and condo complex will have provisions in the leases ...
tow yard wants pink slip to car10/8/2011
  Q: My sons car was towed. He did not get it out because he did not have the money nor does he want the ...
  A: as the registered vehicle owner, he is responsible for towing and storage fees. Yes that means he ...
Car got towed for no reason10/7/2011
  Q: It was just an ordinary day. I went to work, and parked in my usual street parking. Only this time ...
  A: Small claims court would be the way to go, as in many cases there are no appeals processes in place ...
towing 1970 VW bug7/28/2011
  Q: We were towing our vw bug behind our motorhome and the steeting wheel was locked or it went into ...
  A: oh it could be a bunch of reasons... But generally even if the vehicle went into gear it should ...
towing and storage fees in va7/24/2011
  Q: whats the most a towing company in va can charge a day for storage
  A: well such a loaded question here. In some cases, the tow company is allowed to charge what it ...
how to get on police rotation7/22/2011
  Q: I would like to know how to find out the required steps and procedures in getting on the pool ...
  A: well best answer I have is to check with the local police you are trying to get on with. Each ...
Towing from Condo complex7/21/2011
  Q: I live in a gated condominium complex in Sacramento, California that has no visitor parking, just ...
  A: your homeowners - condo association should have in place a policy for towing vehicles which are ...
Release fo towed trailer7/15/2011
  Q: State of florida, trailer was towed and stored for 7 days, when i retrieved it they released the ...
  A: Well I am not sure why it was towed but most likely it was towed under orders of an law enforcement ...
Illegal tow?7/15/2011
  Q: I live in Pierce county, WA state. a)The apts I live in have been foreclosed. It's currently ...
  A: Washington state requires written authorization prior to towing, and that being said sounds like ...
Indiana laws7/14/2011
  Q: How long does a towing company have to hold your vehicle before they can legally take it from you??
  A: I would love to answer your question but its hard to find the proper laws and regulations in each ...
Looting contents of a vehicle?7/12/2011
  Q: Back in January my wife's car was towed here in Bradenton and when we got the car back there was ...
  A: Sorry to hear this happened after you were towed, but while its not a normal thing to have things ...
My car got impounded please help7/11/2011
  Q: My car got impounded yesterday for no proof of insurance, no proof of registration, and and "illegal ...
  A: I am sorry that you got towed, and I will try to explain some of your question... In basic sense ...
Release fo towed trailer7/10/2011
  Q: State of florida, trailer was towed and stored for 7 days, when i retrieved it they released the ...
  A: lets see if I follow this. Your trailer got towed, and you went to get it and they ran the credit ...
illegal tow less than one hour after parking in CA7/10/2011
  Q: I recently parked my car in a private parking lot, for customers only. I went into a business, and ...
  A: Sorry you hear you got towed. California has a ton of laws regarding towing and its amazing that ...
towing of my car7/9/2011
  Q: I live in RI but me and my boyfriend (he) ownes a condo in horry county myrtle beach called ...
  A: well I have to say that I have been keeping up on the news relating to towing and it seems that ...
really high tow bill7/5/2011
  Q: i got into a wreck and layed my truck on its side easy to lay back over there trying to charge ...
  A: Cory, I would love to answer this question with an honest answer and help you but this tow is ...
Towing7/5/2011
  Q: I really need some help with my towing issues. Last night I went to the beach with two small ...
  A: well from what I read in this question, you were parked on the sidewalk (that's a no no) and you got ...
TOW MERCEDES5/10/2011
  Q: IF A 1998 CL500 IS TOWED BY THE FRONT WHEELS WILL IT DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION
  A: YES, NO, MAYBE http://www.towspec.com/vehent/vehview.aspx?ID=1805 A lot of this question is ...
flat tow or dolly towing5/9/2011
  Q: I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma 2 wheel drive. Can I flat tow this vehicle (Or use a tow dolly). The ...
  A: this is not my area of expertise, but since it is a 2 wheel drive vehicle, that means that the rear ...
releasing a towed car to someone other then the owner5/7/2011
  Q: My friend loan me her car while she went out of town for 2 weeks. The car was towed from the ...
  A: Well I really hate to say it, but that is generally the rules and regulations under which vehicles ...
recourse for predatory towing5/4/2011
  Q: I live in North Carolina and I have some questions regarding a towing incident that happened to me. ...
  A: If the tow company was patroling the lot for illegaly parked vehicles, and yours was towed, then it ...
recovery4/13/2011
  Q: I was in car crash and my car went over in a ditch and the tow company charged me a recovery fee and ...
  A: Yes in 99% of cases it is legal... There are at times contracts with law enforcement where the ...
hook up book for tractor and trailers4/11/2011
  Q: We all have access to a number of manuals regarding tow points and do's and don'ts regarding cars ...
  A: as much as I would love to say YES, but there is very little information about towing tractor ...
Damage to splash shield4/6/2011
  Q: 2003 Mazda Protege was towed from a beach in Florida (wheel lift)and when we retrieved the car there ...
  A: there are lots of things which can cause damage to vehicles, including if it was parked over a ...
impound fees4/5/2011
  Q: I sold a motorcycle and did not fill out the release of liability. The motorcycle was never ...
  A: Well California has a ton of laws regarding towing, and the lien process. You can do a bunch of ...
Towing Extortion4/3/2011
  Q: My car and a trailer was towed Friday night from a store parking lot. The tow company said they ...
  A: very important information is missing here. Each City, and State have different regulations and ...
crookied towing4/2/2011
  Q: I bought a truck and put money in it and went to test out the 4x4 at the lake got stuck the cops had ...
  A: 2 weeks and its gone??? That does not sound right, and I have to also ask where this happened. ...
holding car for ransom3/31/2011
  Q: A friend of mine had an automobile accident last night. Her car was towed to a tow lot even though ...
  A: sorry for the delay, but Arizona has some strange laws and yes you are able to get a vehicle out of ...
unlawful posession/illegal tow2/18/2011
  Q: tenant agrees that if assigned parking is available on property that the vehicle must be registered. ...
  A: WHERE????? Come on now, how can I answer questions like this with no information provided. But ...
can't get my personal items out of my towed car?2/17/2011
  Q: I wrecked my car the day before yesterday in Hancock mass, the police called a towing company and ...
  A: In many cases, state laws consider the vehicle contents to be included in the vehicle processing for ...
Giving your Vehicle Informtion to a Tow Company2/17/2011
  Q: Richard, I live in Pittsburg, CA and I was told by my HOA (Bay Area Property Services in Walnut ...
  A: Well I hate to say it, but if you live in a HOA (Home Owner Association) development then the rules ...
Wrongfully Towed by the City2/15/2011
  Q: This past Thursday, the city of Milwaukee posted temporary no parking signs on the west side of the ...
  A: well snow emergency towing is something that I have not run into (guess I did not live in the right ...
RV towed by city of Santa Clara2/15/2011
  Q: My RV which was also my home, was towed for registration violation in santa clara, ca. Yesterday ...
  A: Well, sorry to hear this. But I have to say that California has many laws regarding towing of ...
repo pronlems2/15/2011
  Q: Toledo,OH ... my car was repossessed from Toledo,Ohio (apartment parking lot)to a tow lot in ...
  A: Well there is a huge difference in laws between "towing for illegal parking" and "towing due to ...
is this an illegal tow?2/13/2011
  Q: I was visiting my sister at her apartment complex last night and it got late so we decided to stay ...
  A: is it an illegal tow? Lets see you were parked in the lot which from your statement requires ...
need help2/10/2011
  Q: my car was towed and i was arrested for evading. but i had out run the arresting officer during the ...
  A: I do not know why questions come in asking for answers if it was legal when the questions do not ...
Tow Passengers2/6/2011
  Q: My boyfriends truck was towed in Hagerstown MD (Washington County) When the flat bed truck arrived, ...
  A: Well I am not aware of any law prohibiting the passengers in a towed vehicle with the exception of ...
towing?2/5/2011
  Q: My mother’s car was towed tonight in flastaff, Arizona by U.S. metro towing within a 10 to 15 min ...
  A: I am wondering about the "OTHER" 50.00 in that price??? Now as to going into other cities and ...
Involuntary Towing2/5/2011
  Q: A large SUV is parked next to column in tight parking garage with 6' 6" clearance. Very tight 90 ...
  A: ok there is a ton of stuff in this question with goes unanswered. But in a basic sense, yes any ...
towing2/3/2011
  Q: West Jordan City, Utah. Can someone tow a car from a place of residence if they are not the ...
  A: loaded question here, and I know there is a lot more than you have said here. If you live in a ...
lockouts during private property tows2/1/2011
  Q: I LIVE IN BREVARD COUNTY FLORIDA . I DISPATCH FOR A TOW COMPANY AND I DO THE PAPERWORK FOR ALL THE ...
  A: I am not aware of any specific laws in your area regarding entering vehicles to make them "towable" ...
towing fee1/31/2011
  Q: I was visiting a friend this past sat who lives in a apartment complex. I parked my car in the ...
  A: Well first of all the tow company generally is called via the management of the apartment complex to ...
towed or stolen1/27/2011
  Q: My car was at my apartment. The Indiana BMV no longer gives out stickers for Plates they mail them. ...
  A: Well sorry to hear that you ran into a problem with "government efficiency" I personally think that ...
illegal tow of vehicle1/27/2011
  Q: my vehicle was towed(determined to be abandoned)we had a probable cause hearing and the judge found ...
  A: short of paying the tow bill yourself and then going back to court to get repaid, the wait for the ...
Fire lane towing1/26/2011
  Q: I was towed from a mobile home park last night where my mother lives in La Verne, CA. I parked in ...
  A: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/vc.htm check out this section of the California DMV web site ...
towing and impound1/25/2011
  Q: My car was towed/impounded on January 2nd from a friends apartment in Everett WA. I parked in a ...
  A: Well, I can not say that your issue is new or unique. Numbered or marked spaces always have issues ...
Towed from an NJ private property without signs1/24/2011
  Q: I live in NJ. About 2 weeks ago I parked my car at about midnight in a bagel place 2 buildings away ...
  A: Well at the risk of sounding rude or anything, I really have to ask why you thought you could park ...
Maine police impound storage fees1/22/2011
  Q: Is there a limit on storage fees a Maine tow facility may charge a vehicle owner for storing a ...
  A: Many cities have contracts with the Police departments that they tow for, and I hate to say it but ...
car towed in fire lane1/22/2011
  Q: I got my car towed at my apartment complex. I was parked in a fire lane because my neighbors parked ...
  A: The tow company does have to have a signed authorization in order to tow vehicles. Some companies do ...
I believe an illegal towing1/21/2011
  Q: My car was towed and I dont believe it was tagged. Manager at tow yard showed me pics that it was ...
  A: well depending on the location (City and or State) will be the answers for if it is legal or not... ...
Towing Company Damaged My 2002 Toyota Camry XLE1/21/2011
  Q: I am in need of serious advice. Please advise me of the options I have at this point in time: I ...
  A: wow, lots of info here... The best thing is to keep really good documentation on everything ...
Towing violation municode Hallandale Beach, FL.1/21/2011
  Q: My son car broke down at a Shell Gas Station off of 1-75 9A on Sunday morning. This Shell did not ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering, but I have read, read and reread your question here. It does ...
aaa Contract1/20/2011
  Q: How do i Get a Emergency road service Contract With AAA for lockouts,flat tire,jump starts no ...
  A: well AAA is divided into about 100 separate clubs, operating under the AAA name. Each State has one ...
car towed in fire lane1/20/2011
  Q: I got my car towed at my apartment complex. I was parked in a fire lane because my neighbors parked ...
  A: Yes, NO or who knows... Each state has different laws and many Cities have laws which affect this. ...
property in towed vehicle1/18/2011
  Q: My car was towed in illinois 2004 grand prix value 5 thousand dollars. never paid for tow or ...
  A: IN 99% of all cases the contents of the vehicle are held with the vehicle until towing and storage ...
Car towed, broken gear shifter1/17/2011
  Q: Wichita, Ks My 1993 Mercury Marquis was repoed (Title Loan)I had it pulled forward in my driveway, ...
  A: Wow, repo a 1993 mercury and it sounds like they tried to pop the column and get it to start or ...
Towing Damages1/16/2011
  Q: My car was towed twice from the same apartment complex where my mother lives. Both times my error ...
  A: Well if you are not able to contact the tow company via phone, you can always try sending them a ...
car towed from condo1/15/2011
  Q: My car was towed from my condo complex this am at 3. We have parking permits and mine was clearly ...
  A: And the question is ???? First of all, I hate to say it but at times, mistakes happen and your ...
handicapped van parking in front of our shop.1/14/2011
  Q: i have a small shop...in the same mall,there's a bank. the bank manager parking his car in front of ...
  A: well, I wish I had an answer for you which would be specific and have all the answers but since I do ...
Towed vehicle in Hawaii1/14/2011
  Q: Richard I live in Hawaii, and I spent the night at my brother-in-law's apartment complex in Waipio, ...
  A: Well if you feel that the laws were broken then you always have the right to take this though the ...
Towing Damage1/13/2011
  Q: ... What kind of damages can occur to a 2001 Honda Accord if not properly towed? I'm in ...
  A: Now I am not there and can not see the vehicle and look at things underneath it, but it sounds like ...
towed vehicle and charges1/12/2011
  Q: I had a vehicle towed by the State police on Saturday at approximately 3:30 PM. It took until ...
  A: State of Emergency or not, they can legally charge for each and every day that the vehicle is in ...
Additional towing charges1/11/2011
  Q: I had a vehicle towed for (alleged) obstruction of snow removal. Towing company is trying to collect ...
  A: Well it sounds funny to me also, as I know Connecticut is regulated and as such the charges have to ...
Towing 2000 Ford Mustang Standard Shift1/11/2011
  Q: Recently purchased a tow dolly, and want to tow my 00 ford mustang standard shift. Can I two in ...
  A: It should not affect the alignment - camber at all, but then stranger things have happened. If you ...
Towing 2000 Ford Mustang Standard Shift1/11/2011
  Q: Recently purchased a tow dolly, and want to tow my 00 ford mustang standard shift. Can I two in ...
  A: I always recommend that you get the drive wheels off the ground as that way "ANY CHANCE" of damage ...
car towing1/10/2011
  Q: How can I get a car towed that has been parked on the side of my house since December 23rd? I live ...
  A: best for you to call the police first and have then check it to see if it is stolen or whatever. ...
REPOSSESION1/7/2011
  Q: MY CAR WAS REPOSED,THE CAR GOT DAMAGED WHEN THEY REPOSED THE CAR.FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR GOT PULLED ...
  A: Well, the Repo field is one where I really do not know all the answers, but I have seen and heard ...
Towed vehicle1/7/2011
  Q: A few years back I loaned a friend some money and he put me on his title as a lienholder, he paid me ...
  A: Well California has great laws regarding towing vehicles, liens, and responsibilities of vehicle ...
Is it an illegal tow ?1/7/2011
  Q: I'm having parking issue with the mobile home park in the state of Calif. They started a new RULE ...
  A: Read the California DMV laws and check out what is legal or not. ...
Towed vehicle1/7/2011
  Q: A few years back I loaned a friend some money and he put me on his title as a lienholder, he paid me ...
  A: in some states you will be, and others you might not be... Now as Lien holder of record you would ...
want to tow a 92 Toyota 4 runner1/6/2011
  Q: want to tow a 92 Toyota 4 runner .. does it matter if it is automatic or manual to tow with a ...
  A: Ed this is one heck of a loaded question... Best advise I can give you about towing vehicles with a ...
What time frame is "1 day"12/24/2010
  Q: My 75 year old mother's car stopped on the side of a rural road (NJ# and she called me. I arrived, ...
  A: Well first of all, I have to point out that Law Enforcement towed (police departments) tend to have ...
tow liens12/23/2010
  Q: yesterday i went to get my car re-register, they wouldn't let me get it done because they said i ...
  A: Well I have to say that from what you said you are trying to solve it. Talking to the tow company is ...
Towing and Roadside Reimbursement Copany12/22/2010
  Q: I'm trying to get some information on how to start a towing reimbursement service/company in the ...
  A: OH GREAT, another 3rd party person trying to get a piece of the tow truck invoices. There are lots ...
laws on towing12/21/2010
  Q: this morning i was parked in las vegas at the corner of las vegas blvd and fremont. there is a ...
  A: and your question is on the legality of "staging cars" in another area so they can get more ...
Car Towed From Friend's Driveway12/20/2010
  Q: My husband's car, driven by my son, was ordered by the Sheriff to be towed from one of my son's ...
  A: maybe it would be illegal to have it towed if this happened at either the North or South Pole, but ...
Cars towed from gas station after verbal authorization12/20/2010
  Q: Two friends and I parked at a gas station for the fourth weekend in a row after carpooling and upon ...
  A: Your verbal authorization is only worth the paper it is written on. That being said, it sounds ...
tow truck12/17/2010
  Q: what do i need to put a tow truck on the road and start making money? in toledo ohio and who do i ...
  A: Such a loaded question here, where the answers can take pages and pages to answer... Insurance is a ...
car towed12/15/2010
  Q: CAN MY CAR BE TOWED FROM APTS REQUESTED AND SIGNED BY MAINTENCE MAN NOT OWNER?
  A: Very important information was left out of this question.. Where this happens has a huge impact on ...
towing issue12/15/2010
  Q: I RECENTLY HAD MY CAR TOWED, IT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR ...
  A: basic answer NO Is that plain enough answer for your question in regards to safety, liability, ...
storage fees12/14/2010
  Q: as a impound according to Alabama state laws have much a day can be charged and how long ?
  A: There is no set storage rate in Alabama for towing and storage to be charged. Each company ...
towing company didn't get permission12/14/2010
  Q: My daughter had her car parked at a friend's house and it was there but a few moments and when she ...
  A: I really can not answer this without specific information on state law. In same areas it is legal ...
my daughter's car was towed12/14/2010
  Q: My daughter's car was at a friends house and the tow company took it away. It was only there a few ...
  A: Well depending on the laws of your State and or City, (you did not provide that info for specific ...
towing issue12/14/2010
  Q: I RECENTLY HAD MY CAR TOWED, IT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR ...
  A: The vehicle was unsafe as you say the brakes did not work. Do you really think it would be safe to ...
Towing, Stripping my mothers car12/13/2010
  Q: I live in the state of Maine. my mother was in auto accident The towing company that towed the car, ...
  A: I really have not had much time or luck in finding stuff about Maine. It appears that they are ...
car towing12/13/2010
  Q: i had my car towed by breakdown recovery. When I tried driving the car after it was towed to my home ...
  A: I really can not say for sure if the tow truck did any damage to your vehicle, as I do not know what ...
Impounding in MA12/12/2010
  Q: I have a friend who had the rear window of her car smashed out. She called the police, and they took ...
  A: Over the years I have towed many vehicles for "UNSECURED" vehicle violations. Now each State and ...
Ownership of towed car12/9/2010
  Q: A couple of months ago, I was in a very bad accident, and had my car was towed to Tolland ...
  A: Well they might of filed for the title under the abandoned vehicle section of the state laws. That ...
Towing a 1992 GMC Suburban 350 miles12/7/2010
  Q: How do I tow a 1992 GMC Suburban 350 miles? Springfield, Mo to Durant, Oklahoma. I am renting a ...
  A: I am not totally up on U-Haul policies, but I think that will be to big and heavy for their ...
Towing Car12/5/2010
  Q: I live in Riverside CA and I was recently towed. I reviewed the VC 22658 and I am still confused. ...
  A: Signs do not need to be posted in each and every space, and they should of been at the entrance to ...
towing a car in florida with a placard hanging in it.12/5/2010
  Q: I am useing a friend condo to recover from neck and back surgery.I just found a warning on my car ...
  A: Well, first of all if the condo complex requires that vehicles be registered or on file you are in ...
car in towed in las vegas nevada12/4/2010
  Q: I found out from this website that they do not have to post the towing sign in every space of the ...
  A: Well if you think that they are not obligated to warn anyone if you are illegally parking in the lot ...
I need to hire a tow bar expert for case in Florida12/3/2010
  Q: Can you recomend an expert for hire who can testify about the use of tow bars for towing ...
  A: Well this question is hard to answer as there are to many issues which would affect the answer. ...
Towing at work11/15/2010
  Q: I work every weekend, I'm a high school student and I close every weekend for the money. I pay for a ...
  A: without specific information such as what state you are located in, I can not provide information on ...
Toyota Ignition key failure11/11/2010
  Q: I'm setting in the Kroger parking lot in SE Ohio at 1 a.m. as they close because my ignition key ...
  A: It sounds like the tumblers inside the lock are going bad and as such they are not totally moving to ...
Towing NJ to NY11/10/2010
  Q: my sister broke down in my car in NJ, we are from NY. I need to tow the car from NJ to NY. Can I use ...
  A: U-Haul has a great web site where you can see if your vehicle can be used to tow their trailers or ...
property owned by others, in a towed Semi Trailer11/10/2010
  Q: we had a truck pick up our cargo, things went bad, the driver was arrested and it appears that the ...
  A: the basic problem is that it is hard to establish ownership of property - cargo in many cases ...
Being sued for towing11/10/2010
  Q: I live in a apt complex in Seattle, WA with assigned spots. Previously the tenants were allowed to ...
  A: sorry about the delay in the answer, but I am just recovering from major computer issues (darn ...
towing 1995 Isuzu Rodeo 4x411/7/2010
  Q: how should this vehicle be loaded for dolly towing with a u-haul truck 400 miles from San Diego to ...
  A: Well the issue is the transmission - transfer case which has limits when being towed. A car ...
Towing Question11/6/2010
  Q: My car was towed yesterday. I was towed off of a college campus (as a student) since I used an old ...
  A: Since I was not there and I do not know college this happened at, I am going to guess at a few ...
Repo11/5/2010
  Q: I had previously leased a vehicle from NMAC and I left my car in the states when I went out of the ...
  A: some of this does not sound right, specially the part of "Making you sit in jail" We outlawed ...
Was it okay for them to tow?11/4/2010
  Q: East Lansing, MI. Question for you, I was parked in a Shopping Plaza over night... There were ...
  A: Well parking in private lots have some different rules and regulations in relation to parking on the ...
parking in shopping center parking lot.11/3/2010
  Q: Is it ok to leave your car parked in a shopping center parking lot for a few days or will it get ...
  A: most likely they have some rules regarding vehicles being left there overnight. A lot of malls ...
Non-Consensual Towing11/2/2010
  Q: I have read through some of your answers and it appears that Colorado is a difficult state in which ...
  A: Well as a tow truck driver, I will agree that towing vehicles from private parking lots is a big ...
towed car11/1/2010
  Q: My apt complex towed my car. I currently live and pay rent for my apt and it does include a parking ...
  A: many apartment - condo complexes have provisions in the rental - lease agreements which require that ...
Car Towed from Apartment Complex11/1/2010
  Q: A friend was visiting my apartment in Chattanooga, TN and we needed to take something to a friend. ...
  A: Well most apartment - condo complexes have rules - regulations regarding parking vehicles on the ...
requirements to release a ppi in calif10/31/2010
  Q: may a tow company in calif, require for a vehicle to be have current registration in order to be ...
  A: Well it goes back to liability issues... An unlicensed vehicle is illegal to operate on the ...
Towing and storage fees10/14/2010
  Q: I am VERY impressed by your knowledge of towing laws in not only Alabama, but other states as well. ...
  A: Well a lot of my information is done with searches online of state DMV records, local City rates for ...
Retrieving a towed car registered n deceased Fathers name?10/13/2010
  Q: Is it lawful for a tow service to refuse the retrieval of a towed and stored vehicle because the ...
  A: Well if this happened in Georgia, there are rules and regulations which govern tow companies. ...
My apt towed my car when I was overseas10/13/2010
  Q: Please let me know what are my options on this. I had to travel overseas for a year during which my ...
  A: There is some rules, laws, regulations which might help you in this. contact your legal officer ...
towing issues10/10/2010
  Q: I have a 1996 Honda Accord LX. On Oct 1, 2010 I had my car inpected and passed. On Oct 8, 2010 while ...
  A: Well you are not going to like me, but I highly doubt that the towing was the cause of the problem ...
Car towed; no sign10/10/2010
  Q: Philadelphia, PA. My car was towed with the reason that a temporary sign was posted for ...
  A: construction zones and temporary work areas will always be a huge problem in regards to signs and ...
Towing without a notice10/9/2010
  Q: My truck was parked in an apartment complex covering parking spot which has been un-occupied by any ...
  A: Lets see, you are in an apartment complex which from what you describe has assigned parking. And ...
recontructed brand on oregon title10/9/2010
  Q: We have a pretty sought after collector vehicle. It has Reconstructed on an Oregon Title. I have, ...
  A: well, even though I am from Oregon and thought I knew a lot of the laws there, I am not sure how to ...
Towed for parking tickets10/8/2010
  Q: My car was towed Saturday Early morning for unpaid parking citations here is the code that City of ...
  A: notice can also be the Tickets on your vehicle. As to sending mail to you, well the DMV records ...
Towing with no notification afterwards10/8/2010
  Q: City: West Lafayette, INDIANA Ordered to be towed by Purdue University Police Department The campus ...
  A: I really hate these questions as it has several issues which need to be addressed. First of all, ...
towing10/7/2010
  Q: i live in a apartment complex,my car was registered,and insured.they towed it because i have not ...
  A: and the question is???? Generally any vehicle which is not moved or driven even though it is ...
Towing from private property while I am present10/7/2010
  Q: I live in Chicago, Cook County, and my bldg has a private tow co. that tows vehicles if we either ...
  A: Oh yes, I have heard and read about Lincoln towing. It sounds like you got caught up in the trap ...
UNAUTHORIZED TOWING10/6/2010
  Q: Can a Towing company tow a car that broke, without the authorization of the owner. My child ...
  A: well you should get a receipt for the towing fees, if there were any money paid out for the ...
Illegal tow?10/6/2010
  Q: My car was towed for unpaid parking fees on 9/19/10. I went to redeem the car on 9/20. On 10/05 I ...
  A: Well remember that HUMAN'S were involved and humans make mistakes. And of course computers were ...
illegal towing of my vehicle10/5/2010
  Q: I live in Florida and 3 weeks ago I made a pitstop to get some lunch in Sunny Isles which belongs ...
  A: Well first of all, you encountered one of those parking lots which has a lot of issues if they have ...
individual consumers and tow trucks10/5/2010
  Q: I would like to ask what % of sales do tow trucks typically get from individual consumers for ...
  A: It all depends on the area you are in... I am in a rural area where the service area of our tow ...
illegal tow?10/3/2010
  Q: My van ran out of gas on a no parking street. I went to get gas and as i turned the corner on my way ...
  A: depending on the state and city where this happened you might even be able to get if for free, half ...
individual consumers and tow trucks10/2/2010
  Q: I would like to ask what % of sales do tow trucks typically get from individual consumers for ...
  A: Brian, I really wish that I could help you with your question, but each tow company and area are ...
Illegal towing?9/30/2010
  Q: So, my mother accidentally parked her car in the wrong parking spot in our apartment complex. ...
  A: Illegal tow? not really as the vehicle was parked illegally. Follow that part? Now as to the ...
Towing Company holding belongings hostage9/30/2010
  Q: My car was ordered towed as an "abandoned vehicle" by the Village of Lockland, OH. The towing ...
  A: in a nut shell, yes and it is a very common practice. Reason being, is that in some cases where ...
Apartment hassle9/29/2010
  Q: I had my car towed from my designated parking space, at my apartment. They gave me three days ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, but it sounds like you have some rules in there about abandoned - stored ...
rediculously high towing & recovery charges9/29/2010
  Q: I wrecked my 18 wheeler on the E bound Interstate 10 in Salome, Arizona. No other vehicles were ...
  A: Well I really hate that this happened to you, but there are several things which affect this answer. ...
Tow fees and proceedures.9/29/2010
  Q: My daughters car was towed as a result of an accident on a Chicago urban street. The tow company of ...
  A: Chicago has its major issues with "WRECK CHASERS" and fly by nite operators... It sounds like that ...
Towing in mall parking lots.9/28/2010
  Q: In Florence, KY, at the Florence Mall, do the security officers have the authority to have an ...
  A: you are split hairs here as in your definitions.. Employees of stores in the mall are considered ...
towing question9/28/2010
  Q: I was recently in Toledo, Ohio and went to a night club and parked my car in a lighted, vacant ...
  A: Ohio is a state which has a hodgepodge of laws which really do not make a lot of sense most of the ...
tow place holding my truck9/27/2010
  Q: I have a 99 Chevy Blazer that broke down and was parked in a shopping plaza. It got towed and i ...
  A: that is what I have heard, but I have not really had the time to fully research the issue. It ...
tow a ford van with LS9/23/2010
  Q: i have a 99 ford van with a lemied slipp rear i had unit towed and they pulled the drivers side axle ...
  A: well I was just throwing out a question as to why it was towed in a rhetorical manner. It sounds ...
Towed from public street, claimed by apartments9/21/2010
  Q: Seattle, Washington. I was towed by an apartment building who spraypainted "RESERVED" on public ...
  A: Well in order to get the vehicle back, you will have to pay the fees, or get a court order to ...
Can I call the tow truck to tow the car in my driveway?9/21/2010
  Q: I live in San Jose, California. Can I call the tow truck to tow the car parked in my driveway? Or do ...
  A: I would call the police and see what they can do. After all it can be stolen or what ever. And is it ...
"Illegal Tow"9/21/2010
  Q: I live in an apartment complex I parked my car at three in the afternoon and did not move my car at ...
  A: in a nut shell the answer is yes... There are some tow drivers / companies who have been caught ...
tow a ford van with LS9/21/2010
  Q: i have a 99 ford van with a lemied slipp rear i had unit towed and they pulled the drivers side axle ...
  A: it sounds to me like they did mess up with only pulling one axle... It is best to pull the ...
Towed from my lot.9/20/2010
  Q: I recently had an unregistered van with no tag towed off my lot. It sat for about 3 months and I ...
  A: the only issue I know of is the "shared part" of where the vehicle was sitting... Its like the tree ...
towing9/19/2010
  Q: if a car is sold by an owner and stolen before the buyer has a chance to transfer the title when its ...
  A: depends on state laws, and the paperwork in hand. Each case is different as some states say you ...
appealing a tow hearing9/17/2010
  Q: I was towed in Riverside, CA for unlicensed driver VC12500(a), I lost my hard copy license from ...
  A: generally if you "LOSE" or do not have "in your possession" a physical drivers license then you are ...
my trailer was towed..9/16/2010
  Q: to begin i need to state all the facts. i just moved out here from california and had a bunch of ...
  A: this kind of depends on the rules of the complex as to defining abandoned vehicles and things like ...
towing laws9/16/2010
  Q: I recently attend a college, Brown Mackie- In boise idaho. I parked my car to go to class and 10 ...
  A: Well each space does not have to have a sign in it in order to have vehicles towed from them. ...
Towing and storage fees9/16/2010
  Q: Car was totaled in a accident (other's fault) was towed to a yard then to shop for apprsal. it was ...
  A: When a vehicle goes to the body shop there are sometimes different rules about storage and the lien ...
Towing damage9/15/2010
  Q: I am from Michigan to start. My car was towed on a Saturday night by order of the police. I could ...
  A: Sorry about the delay in answering but it has been real hectic at work lately.. Contrary to belief ...
Wrongfully charged for non-tow9/15/2010
  Q: First i live in Sherman Oaks, CA. Yesterday, by accident i blocked in a small (4-6 unit)apartment ...
  A: Well from what I see here, you were overcharged... California DMV are the ones who are supposed to ...
Damage to Landcruiser9/15/2010
  Q: My 1999 Toyota Landcruiser was towed with rear wheels up and from wheels down. It was taken about ...
  A: Well from what you describe happened, it is possible that there is transmission damage to the ...
Florida Tow Yards9/15/2010
  Q: Do you know if Orlando Tow Yards\Wrecker Services have standard policies to perform inventory ...
  A: Well I would assume that they do a quick visual check of the vehicle for anything that is visible ...
Towing in Alabama9/14/2010
  Q: We have a problem with Tenants parking in the grass insted of in assigned parking spaces. In the ...
  A: I enjoyed the talk we had on the phone and I was glad to help with your issues, and as you see the ...
Towing9/13/2010
  Q: I have a 1997 Mercedes E420. I want to tow it from Grand Prairie, Tx to Tuscaloosa, Al. Is it safe ...
  A: Well this is one of those questions which I tend to avoid answering as there are tons of factors in ...
towing tagged cars9/12/2010
  Q: how soon may a tow company tow a ticketed or tagged car and what do the different colors of tags ...
  A: well it again depends on state laws, as the vehicles can be classified as abandoned vehicles. Some ...
towing tagged cars9/12/2010
  Q: how soon may a tow company tow a ticketed or tagged car and what do the different colors of tags ...
  A: at the risk of sounding like I do not care or know what you are talking about. BUT what kind of ...
Car Towed Out of A Ditch9/11/2010
  Q: After I was run off the road by an oncoming truck, my car landed in a ditch. The police officer ...
  A: what are the maximum tow rates???? Well as far as I know the state of Indiana does not regulate tow ...
How is my information obtained from towing?9/10/2010
  Q: I was illegally towed yesterday from a predatory towing scheme in downtown Raleigh, NC. I parked ...
  A: Well I am not totally sure here on how they got all the information such as your name and address. ...
Lien Fees9/10/2010
  Q: I am being charged a Lien fee. In the paperwork I have it shows that a Lien fee is charged if I have ...
  A: You did not mention the State this happened in, and I can not provide specific information for you ...
Question of Legality9/10/2010
  Q: I live in Bloomington, Indiana. kMy friend Nathan parked his car in our lot, then ran inside to ...
  A: well this does not look like there is a real question in here. First of all, some tow trucks only ...
Towing without proof of notification9/9/2010
  Q: I live in a Condominium Complex and I'm on the board. It's against our Master Deed to park ...
  A: Well I have to say that State laws will come into play here in regards to notice to motorists. Signs ...
Apartment Lot Towing9/9/2010
  Q: Lincoln, Ne My girlfriends car got towed without warning the other day. I live in a tiny apartment ...
  A: well it sounds like you need to try the small claims court route if you so desire. Its all the ...
i'm being sued for towing and storage fees9/9/2010
  Q: how can i get out of this? they sold my vehicle at a lien sale and i still owe over 1000 dollars. ...
  A: in many states, there are laws which allow for tow companies to sell your vehicle for what ever they ...
Towed in spot with no meter9/6/2010
  Q: So I was in Clifton, Ohio. Outside of Cincinnati, Clifton is the town in which the university of ...
  A: well a picture does help a lot when you go to court. I can not however tell you how the judge ...
Towed in spot with no meter9/5/2010
  Q: So I was in Clifton, Ohio. Outside of Cincinnati, Clifton is the town in which the university of ...
  A: and just who did authorize the tow? That will be the case here. If the police ordered the tow for ...
Towing Laws9/5/2010
  Q: My daughter had her car towed from a private community in Wicomico County Maryland that prohibits ...
  A: well first of all there might be signs at the entrance to the community which state that on street ...
Police Impound9/5/2010
  Q: The police claim that my car was involved in a felony. However, there is no police report filed ...
  A: Yes they can impound the vehicle and hold it till they determine that it is either involved in the ...
towing fee and tow authorized by park ranger9/3/2010
  Q: I believe this was unlawful tow by park ranger dispatcher who I clearly communicated my situation ...
  A: Good luck and hope things work out in your case. I would go check the WSP tow rates at a tow ...
Tow Trucks9/3/2010
  Q: Is it legal for a tow truck driver to drive around in an unmarked vehicle with no license plates?
  A: I am really at a loss here... Lots of open ended question here. Unmarked tow trucks ? Well lets ...
West Hollywood Tows Cars for Not Having Residential Parking Permit8/30/2010
  Q: So I have a question I can't find an answer to in the California DMV code. In the city of West ...
  A: Yes drop fee's are legal and tend to run 1/2 of the impound fee. I know there are sections in the ...
Towing from Private Leased Property8/27/2010
  Q: I am a HOA Board Member for a community in Houston, Ft Bend Count. Can we have a car towed from ...
  A: What are the "CONVENTS" which your association has in force ???? That would affect this as in most ...
towing fee and tow authorized by park ranger8/27/2010
  Q: I believe this was unlawful tow by park ranger dispatcher who I clearly communicated my situation ...
  A: Well in reading this I see a few things that might of affected the towing of the vehicle. First of ...
towing with trailer8/25/2010
  Q: im in Florida, i had a call to pick up a f-350 which turned out to be a wrecker hauling a vehicle on ...
  A: Yes, No and sometimes. Vehicle weight laws go with the GVWR and GCVWR which the federal government ...
Hi8/25/2010
  Q: But what if there is nothing like private parking written and my car got towed due to not seeing any ...
  A: totally lost here. Depending on what City and State you are in there might be some laws which ...
Tow Laws8/25/2010
  Q: Is I684 in ny an open tow zone that any company can tow off of? If not what companies can tow on in?
  A: wow, interesting issue, but I can not really find out the answer. A lot of highways have "Service ...
Towed my car8/25/2010
  Q: My name is Debra I parked my car in a parking spot that is not designated for anyone I do not drink ...
  A: here is a link to an older news article I have saved for Arizona towing. ...
towing for expired registrations8/24/2010
  Q: On sat, a police officer pulled me over and asked for my car registration details. He got my car ...
  A: OK answers... 1) Police towing charge is for them to recover some of the expenses of them doing ...
a uestion on towing regulations?8/22/2010
  Q: I live in east county, san diego ca. this question has to do with tow yards in san die, ca. we use ...
  A: Well I really am going to generalize the answer here as it does have several different issues in ...
illeagally towed in ct8/22/2010
  Q: ok here is the set up, my grandmother lives in a private property multi-home complex (5 apartments ...
  A: Well to answer the last question, first the chances without going to court are slim to none. You ...
towing law8/21/2010
  Q: I IT LEAGAL IN GA STATE...IF A LOCAL CHURCH SAID I COULD PUT MY TRAVEL TRAILER ON THER LAND...TO ...
  A: Ah, I am not sure what is being asked here, as you say you had permission to park there and then got ...
towing8/20/2010
  Q: Can I flat tow a 2003 Ford Ranger with manual transmition without disconnecting the drive shaft?
  A: This sounds like a question about towing a vehicle behind a RV which is not my area of expertise, ...
towing issue8/19/2010
  Q: IF YOUR IN AN ACCIDENT AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FROM THE SCEEN AND LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS A TOW ...
  A: Well I hope that you are ok and all that, but ALL CAPS is considered yelling on the Internet. I know ...
towing fee dispute8/19/2010
  Q: I had to pay $317 to get my car when it was towed. I believe it's been done wrong. while i am ...
  A: Well depending on your state laws they can do that, but it will also take some court action for them ...
towed my car away8/19/2010
  Q: My car was towed from a business next to my son's high school in scottsdale, AZ No signs where ...
  A: well I understand your concerns about no signs and such, but Arizona does have some laws on both the ...
Colorado private property towing8/18/2010
  Q: I am a manager at a colorado Springs apartment complex. I have several cars towed daily at this ...
  A: Well Colorado does have regulations for towing and they are controlled by the Colorado PUC office... ...
Storage charges8/17/2010
  Q: Our vehicle was towed to my home. The tow driver convinced me to return the vehicle to the place ...
  A: Well it sounds like some of the acts which happen in Philadelphia, Houston, or Chicago where the ...
towing from private property8/17/2010
  Q: my van was parked at my town house for 1year 3months one day got towed away without any notice and ...
  A: Well I do not know what city or state this happened in, so I can not say if your vehicle was towed ...
my vechicle was towed while i was out of town8/17/2010
  Q: my vehicle was towed while i was out of town and my step son was driving and he was not registered ...
  A: I really have no idea of what you can do to help solve this issue. I might check with DMV to see if ...
Towing8/17/2010
  Q: I am in the process of buying a car and the title is not in my name yet. The current owner of the ...
  A: Well now, lets see, you are buying a vehicle and have not got the title to it. You are using the ...
Private Property Tow Service agreement8/16/2010
  Q: Where does it state in the laws that there must be a tow service agreement set up between and tow ...
  A: Well I will answer your question with a question... WHAT STATE ARE YOU IN, as that is where I will ...
Stolen car towed8/16/2010
  Q: My 21 year old niece had her car stolen in Miami Florida a few days ago from a privet parking lot ...
  A: well first of all, I am sorry to hear that her vehicle was stolen. But I am glad that they found it. ...
car towed from my carport8/16/2010
  Q: So my fiance woke up this morning at 4am to got work to find that our car had been towed out of our ...
  A: well basic answer here is "yes it is legal to tow if you do not have the required sticker" You ...
How can a vehicle be damaged by a towing8/16/2010
  Q: I would like to know if a vehicles front end and transmission can be damaged if the person hooking ...
  A: wow I really have no ideas or suggestions about this, as some of it seems impossible to happen as ...
towing8/15/2010
  Q: i am dolly towing a 02 hyundai elantra front wheel drive auto trans what do i do with the key ...
  A: While this is not my area of expertise, I would be concerned with making sure that the Emergency ...
repo rates charges leagally8/15/2010
  Q: I live in erie pa my car was repoed friday. I worked out the issue with my finance company ...
  A: Well as much as I hate to say it but I do not have any answers for you on this question. Rates for ...
towing8/14/2010
  Q: I was towed in the parking lot of a super market while i was shopping,there were no "no ...
  A: you are always able to sue them in small claims court. But since I do not know where this happened ...
Release of personal property in towed vehicle8/14/2010
  Q: Does the tow company have to release your personal property to you.? Vehicle is Totaled. Towing ...
  A: is this in Texas, California, Alaska or France ??? In some places they are required by law to ...
towing and awd mountaineer8/11/2010
  Q: can any damage accure by pulling an awd truck up on a flatbed towtruck while its in reverse?
  A: .. There is give in the vehicle and most likely the tires would slide more than really bite and ...
my car was towed8/11/2010
  Q: i live in san leandro ca. i have read vc22658 and it is a little confusing. i live in an apartment ...
  A: Well as you read the VC which affects towing of vehicles, you noticed the section regarding fire ...
Scooter damaged8/10/2010
  Q: I suppose this is a dual question- yesterday my scooter was impounded for lack of registration over ...
  A: Well I have to say that most people think that flatbed tow trucks are the answer to everything. But ...
tow damage8/10/2010
  Q: Short story(maybe). Had recently had transmission rebuilt, just getting my '02 Kia Sedona, ...
  A: Well you have described what most tow companies do when using flatbeds. They tend to drive the ...
Handicapped sign hanging from rear view mirror8/9/2010
  Q: I live in a private townhome complex with HORRIBLE "rules" of towing cars that are parked on the ...
  A: unfortunately, when you live in a "Home Owners Association" (HOA) complex you will have different ...
Car towed when paid for parking8/8/2010
  Q: I went out on a friday night in downtown Orlando and paid $5 for parking in one of the garages ...
  A: Ah the joys of parking garages and the issues with them. Well first of all since I am not there ...
Apartment Towing8/6/2010
  Q: I live in Arlington Texas and the apartment complex I am in is trying to enforce a new permit ...
  A: that does sound a lot extreme but they as the property owners have the rights to do things like ...
Driver Pay8/5/2010
  Q: I have a job offer on the table. $350 dollars a week + commission. altho the commission dose not ...
  A: Well fast math says that the $350 for 50 hours of work equals $7.00 per hour which is less then ...
Towing/disabled logo8/4/2010
  Q: Can a person with a disabilty park anywhere he wants, as long as he hangs the disability plague on ...
  A: NO, the handicapped permit does not allow you to park anywhere you want, but rather it says that you ...
impound/storage fees on stolen car8/4/2010
  Q: Isn't there some kind of fee relief in Everett, Washington when an impounded car is called in as ...
  A: Well unless there has been a huge change in the laws in Washington I am not aware of any laws ...
tn towing laws8/3/2010
  Q: yes on sat i parked at a shell station with a flat tire went inside an asked if it was cool if i ...
  A: well I hope first of all you have paid to get your vehicle out, and that is done. Otherwise they are ...
towing a camper8/2/2010
  Q: have 2003 hyundai 4 cylinder santa fe. the book says that it will only tow 1200 lbs. would like to ...
  A: well this is out of my area of expertise, but I can tell you that your Santa Fe weights in at 3800 ...
towing & or auto transport8/2/2010
  Q: I'm in San Bernardino county Ca.I'm buying a tow truck.I've worked as a driver for transport ...
  A: Well, you will need City Business Licenses, US DOT Numbers, insurance for the truck, cargo - on hook ...
rates for having vehicle towed7/31/2010
  Q: my van broke down in Florissant MO. So I called the service station that I use for inspections and ...
  A: well as a basic answer, yes all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive is more expensive to tow as it requires ...
Rear End Tow7/29/2010
  Q: My car 'died' in my driveway just under a couple of weeks ago and I had to have it towed to the ...
  A: it is possible if it was hooked up improperly then you might have had something damaged. Now since I ...
Mistaken car tow7/28/2010
  Q: My son lives in a townhouse in Louisiana. There is another set of townhouses next door to his. ...
  A: Well Louisiana tow companies are regulated by the State PUC office and as such the rates are set by ...
Towing Damages7/28/2010
  Q: I had to have my motorcycle towed yesterday. I have an AAA membership and called them for the tow. ...
  A: Well in my opinion, there is a nice legal issue here. Yes you were on the bike but they were called ...
Revoking Parking Privileges7/28/2010
  Q: Does a condo complex have the right to revoke assigned parking privileges to owners that are in ...
  A: it would all depend on what is spelled out in the purchase - rental - lease contract. But it does ...
car dolly towing7/27/2010
  Q: I have been given 2 or 3 "stories" on the laws of towing a junk vehicle to the scrap yard VIA ...
  A: it all depends on the laws of your state regarding moving unlicensed vehicles. Some will allow for ...
MILWAUKEE, WI CAR TOWED OFF PRIVATE PROPERTY- I LIVE THERE7/27/2010
  Q: I really need some help. I will try to make this as short as possible. I live in Milwaukee, WI. The ...
  A: I really have no answer for this issue as I can not really find much about Wisconsin laws for towing ...
wheel clamping7/27/2010
  Q: I am a tenant in a complex in Colorado Springs,Co. we the tenants of this complex are face with a ...
  A: I have a friend in Colorado who has a tow company in the Denver area and from what I understand from ...
Towing on private property7/26/2010
  Q: I and several other cars were parked at a strip mall on Sat 7/24. The store were closed. Quality ...
  A: Well I am not sure if they "LEGALLY" have to provide you with the photos or copies of the contract, ...
towing7/26/2010
  Q: my friend parked in china on Sunday and south of her have no parking sign that was put up a week ...
  A: no idea of where this happened and what the laws of the city are there regarding parking. Could of ...
towed from a hotel?7/24/2010
  Q: I just read VC22658 because i live in riverside ca. but heres my story. i was visting a friend last ...
  A: well reading VC22658 is great and it has 99% of the answers you asked. As to the lot being full, ...
towing laws in boston7/24/2010
  Q: My friend parked at an applebees in boston. Where he parked there were no signs about towing. Behind ...
  A: this sounds like one of those stories which could not possibly happen, but it does at times. ...
need info7/23/2010
  Q: my question is: WHILE BEING ON VACATION MY CAR HAVE BEEN TOWED FROM MY TOWNHOME DRIVWAY. DOES MY ...
  A: and this was in Florida, Texas, Alaska, Guam or Timbuktu??? Since you mentioned your "association" ...
sold car years later got 2000.00 tow bill7/23/2010
  Q: My Husband and I live in WA state. But this situation happened in Martinez CA. He sold a car 2 ...
  A: aaaahhh the wonderful California tow bill from sold cars. I get to see that in the news and as ...
parking7/23/2010
  Q: a resident in the apartment complex where i live has somehow obtained a commercial air conditioning ...
  A: Heck if I know the "LEGAL ANSWER" as your lease - rental contract will be where the information is ...
tow from private property7/22/2010
  Q: City: Tehachapi, State: California, Kern County has ordinance No. G-7276 but it may only apply to ...
  A: wow this sounds like a can of worms here. I really do not know what to say other than take it to ...
Car towed from public lot7/20/2010
  Q: This happened in a small town in New Jersey. On Friday afternoon I parked in a public parking lot ...
  A: ok, got a question here. How did you know that it was a public parking lot ??? was there a sign ...
tow7/20/2010
  Q: my son was towed to impound when he went to pick up his car he was told he had to pay for his car to ...
  A: well I have little information on what is going on here as you did not mention the city or state in ...
Claiming vehicle w/ pink slip not in my name.7/18/2010
  Q: Had my car towed in San Diego, CA. I inherited the vehicle from my mom deceased. The pink slip and ...
  A: well I am not sure exactly what the procedure is on this, but I would think that California DMV ...
police towed my car7/17/2010
  Q: i bought a car last week. i went to register it and they refused because because i wrote something ...
  A: Well once again, key information is missing here. First of all, lets look back at this a different ...
all wheel drive towing7/17/2010
  Q: On Friday I got pulled over by a sheriff in Seminole county Florida for not having a rearview ...
  A: I want to say that first of all, I do not know what the prices would be for the tow, as law ...
removal of abandoned vehicle7/16/2010
  Q: Location: Pacifica, CA 10 or more years ago, an unknown person crashed his car into a pole across ...
  A: wow, you really have a problem... I am not sure what to say, but you might talk to the city and see ...
apartment tow7/16/2010
  Q: my car was in my apartment less then 24 hours and it was towed. there were no notices to inform me ...
  A: pay the fees and depending on the city you are in, you might have the rights to a tow hearing... ...
can they keep my car7/14/2010
  Q: i had called a towing company to check on a price to move my car from my house to my mothers house ...
  A: I really do not have much of answer for you, since this seems to be a very strange that someone ...
truck damages with tow7/14/2010
  Q: 7 wks ago my tahoe was damaged being towed. My vehicle was taken to the garage instead of dealer ...
  A: Well I really hate to say it but it will be hard to prove who did the damage in most cases. Now ...
overcharged7/14/2010
  Q: My question is If a cop pulls me over for suspended driver license can the tow yard charge me a ...
  A: Penalty fee ???? Ok lost here... But if the tow company tows you at the order of a law enforcement ...
towing a car parked on private property-suspended registration7/13/2010
  Q: Can a private towing company tow my vehicle that is parked legally in my carport with expired ...
  A: Ah, I really would love to answer this question with specific answers, BUT key information is ...
keeping the title7/13/2010
  Q: my car got towed from an accident .i dont have money to get it out. i want to give them the title ...
  A: Each tow company has policies which covers the payment of fees for towing and storage. Now I am not ...
Towing Drop Charge7/13/2010
  Q: Recently my wife had a towing incident at our condo in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. We have lived there for ...
  A: Well the issues I see here are a few and the red curb is one. The fire lane is not just the width of ...
Fire lane parking7/9/2010
  Q: There is a private ambulance company next door to our shop in California that uses the common fire ...
  A: I would say no on the parking of the ambulances in the fire lanes, BUT remember the same fire ...
Towing of car from Budget rental location7/9/2010
  Q: Recently, I went with my friend at Budget, Allston, MA to return his car. We were returning my ...
  A: Some thing does not sound right here to me. I used to tow from a Budget rent a car location after ...
Vehicle Towed in Handicapped at Apt Complex7/8/2010
  Q: My car was towed from my apartment complex because it was parked in a handicapped parking spot. I ...
  A: Well, from what I see in the question your placard fell off the mirror and as such was not able to ...
The legal way of having vehicles in disrepair removed from my rental home7/8/2010
  Q: What is the legal way to have 2 vehicles towed away from my rental home? The vehicles are parked at ...
  A: It sounds like you are trying the legal ways to get the vehicles removed. The letter is the first ...
Illigal Parking at private property7/8/2010
  Q: We are a privae company in chicago, IL. and we have a parking space at the back of our office. There ...
  A: I would love to provide specific information regarding towing in the Chicago area but they have and ...
dayly truck reports7/8/2010
  Q: does udot or any one requer a dayly truck report on light dutie tow truck (truck inspesion) that ...
  A: when you are driving a commercial vehicle, you have to follow the US DOT laws which are spelled out ...
Texas vehicle storage facility notice's7/7/2010
  Q: What would happen to a towing storage facility in the state of Texas that failed to send notice of ...
  A: Well I am betting that the agency which regulates towing in Texas, TDLR, would have a field day ...
vehicle towed7/6/2010
  Q: We live in Murrieta, CA and my sister left her vehicle with us about 3 weeks ago because she went to ...
  A: Well I got to say that in most cities they have the 72 hour rule regarding parking on the street. ...
vehicle towing7/3/2010
  Q: I live in a mobile home park in Kitsap County Washington. I lease the space for my home. We have ...
  A: with new management always comes "new instructions of the rules" That being said, I really hate to ...
Retreiving Possessions After Car Towed7/2/2010
  Q: My car was towed and I do not have the money to pay the storage fees. I have no problem with the ...
  A: Ok New Jersey has been trying to update all the rules regarding towing and some of the linked stuff ...
Retreiving Possessions After Car Towed7/1/2010
  Q: My car was towed and I do not have the money to pay the storage fees. I have no problem with the ...
  A: i would love to provide a "LEGAL" answer for you, but there are a few issues which affect the ...
Posting of Amount Charged6/29/2010
  Q: Our car was towed and when we went to retrieve it, a sign inside the place of business stated that ...
  A: as a general rule, in most places the rates have to be posted in the office, visible to customers ...
Towed in Tampa6/28/2010
  Q: I park everyday in daily pay privatly owned lot in tampa. You pay in machine and put slip on ...
  A: Well I would of asked to see pictures of the violation, so that you could establish the reason for ...
Car towed from gated apt complex6/28/2010
  Q: Sorry to ask you questions about towing in California, but I am confused by the dmv website and ...
  A: Ok, from reading the question, it seems to me that the vehicle was towed illegally with a bad ...
my vehicle was towed and I was arrested.6/28/2010
  Q: My vehicle was towed on June 16, 2009 and I wasn't given any info as to where my car was towed to. ...
  A: if I understand this correctly you were arrested by the police and your vehicle was towed. Now ...
Car Towed from Hawaii Cul De Sac6/27/2010
  Q: i was parked in a cul de sac in pearl city, hawaii and although there are no parking signs, my car ...
  A: I keep referencing a statement I heard about why people get tickets or get towed when in crowds and ...
Paying for Towing When I Never Got Towed.6/26/2010
  Q: Does Washington State have a law where I don’t have to pay the tow company if my vehicle has not yet ...
  A: Well its been over 20 years since I worked in the Seattle area so I might be a bit off on Washington ...
Stolen or towed ?5/29/2010
  Q: My name is Jikme . It was yesterday i rode my bike to downtown , I parked in a pay fair parking ...
  A: I really have no answer for you, as it sounds as if you broke many laws and as such are now having ...
Tow fees5/29/2010
  Q: I want to find out if I was charged excessive fees when towed from my driveway on private property, ...
  A: there is a big difference in California of rates charged for towing. Now let me explain a few things ...
towing of recovered stolen car5/29/2010
  Q: I live in an unincorporated section of San Diego County. My car was stolen from in front of my home ...
  A: Well as much as I agree that you were "a victim twice", once by the thief and then by having to pay ...
tow company refuses to release motorcycle5/28/2010
  Q: my motorcycle was impounded 30 days ago i was not riding the bike at the time the person who was had ...
  A: Sounds like you need to get CHP and the impounding agency involved with the tow company. It sounds ...
Tow regulations5/27/2010
  Q: I manage a parking garage in MO and was wondering what steps I need to take to tow a car the garage. ...
  A: Generally if the tow company removes the vehicle then they do all the lien paperwork to dispose of ...
TOW LINES5/26/2010
  Q: WE LIVE IN A APARTMENT IN TAMPA FLORIDA. THERE ARE PLACES THAT HAVE YELLOW PAINT WITH NO SIGNS. WE ...
  A: Ever been Fishing ? Ever catch ALL THE FISH??? sorry for the bad joke but it applies here. Just ...
towing from establishment that serves alcohol5/26/2010
  Q: My car was towed in Leon County, Florida from an establishment that serves alcohol. However, ...
  A: Well it might seem that it is a bad idea to tow vehicles from bar parking lots, but it happens a lot ...
Maximum Car Storage Fee5/25/2010
  Q: My Car was towed after I was pulled over for not signaling a left turn. To my surprise I found out ...
  A: as far as I know there is "NO MAXIMUM" on storage fees. As long as the vehicle is taking up space in ...
My vehicle 4x4 was towed and has extra problems5/24/2010
  Q: My Chevy Blazer 4x4 1990 6 cyl 4.3 was towed and after the fuel pump repair, unrelated to it's new ...
  A: I really doubt that the damage is related, as there would not be anything which would affect the ...
towing laws5/24/2010
  Q: at about 5 - 530 am my car started acting funny so i pulled it into a bp until i could get a hold of ...
  A: Well I really have a problem answering this as you did not tell me what city or state it happened in ...
Are Tow Trucks exempt5/24/2010
  Q: New Jersey law said children under 80 pounds must be in car seat Question is : member is broken ...
  A: there are sometimes waivers in laws for Emergencies and unfortunately I am not able to find the laws ...
tow fee5/24/2010
  Q: an x-renter who I tossed out for destroying the room she was renting,did not bother to take her ...
  A: as a general rule the vehicle owner is responsible for towing and storage fees. But if the vehicle ...
towing5/23/2010
  Q: Im starting a private tow company and wanted to know the equipment needed to sucessfully tow a car ...
  A: Darren, there are about a million issues and possible answers to your question. I can not really ...
release a car5/23/2010
  Q: What if I don't have a license, but had my car towed which is registered to me. Is there a loop hole ...
  A: lets see, your vehicle was towed because you did not have a license then you were towed for breaking ...
Towing due to HOA in Harris County, Texas5/23/2010
  Q: Okay my HOA passed a new ordnance saying that illegally parked cars (on sidewalk, on street) will be ...
  A: I really wish that I had real solid answers for you, but when dealing with a HOA you have additional ...
towing5/22/2010
  Q: Will my 2007 toyota fj cruiser safely tow a u-haul 4x8 foot enclosed trailer?
  A: U-Haul has a section where you can fill out the information on your vehicle and see if they "WILL ...
Towing when paid to park5/22/2010
  Q: We went to dinner in Downtown Oklahoma City and paid to park in a lot. When we finished our dinner ...
  A: Well if the space is not really marked very well then you might have a great small claims court ...
Sign posting5/22/2010
  Q: My daughters a tenant in a duplex-shared w/owner. Owner is in foreclosure. The harrassment is ...
  A: well a sign, crudely made or professionally made does "CONVEY the restrictions" and as such ...
UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLE TOW/PATROL TOWING5/21/2010
  Q: I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA, FRESNO. ON FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010, MY HUSBANDS CAR WAS TOWED FROM THE APARTMENT ...
  A: well California has a ton of laws and rules regarding towing vehicles and as such the DMV does ...
Failure to Notify5/21/2010
  Q: I searched the California DMV section, and it states that if the towing agency fails to notify me in ...
  A: not sure what to say, but the comments about 2 day notice is out of context I believe. After all ...
towing5/20/2010
  Q: What is the proper way to tow a 4 wheel drive chevy truck with no back tires?
  A: Ok, slightly lost here. Are you a tow truck driver trying to figure this out? Or did you buy a ...
Sergeants Towing5/20/2010
  Q: I live in Greenbriar Apartments in Portland, Oregon. We've got a towing situation here: The night ...
  A: well first of all, I used to work for Sergeants and Steve was a good person to work for. Now as ...
Legal towing?5/19/2010
  Q: Yesterday my truck got towed from my mobile home complex in California. I parked in front went ...
  A: Well California has many laws regarding towing and as such you might check out the California DMV ...
missing property5/19/2010
  Q: my girlfriend was driving my car when she was stopped by police who had car towed to local tow yard ...
  A: Seattle PD is supposed to do any inventory, at least they used to when I towed up there many years ...
Vehicle towed by someone else5/18/2010
  Q: I sold a snow plow to someone who took my truck to take the wiring harness, while in his possession ...
  A: unfortunately the vehicle owner is responsible for towing and storage fees, but it sounds like the ...
Is it legal for a tow truck driver to break into your car to tow it?5/17/2010
  Q: I found this site absolutely accidentally :-) Could you please let me know if its legal for a tow ...
  A: Well as a rule, tow companies have equipment to use which allows them to tow vehicles without having ...
Bungee straps5/16/2010
  Q: i was wondering if it is legal to use bungee straps to hold down a steering wheel on a semi tractor ...
  A: ah rubber bungee straps can be used but they flex to much to be of real use. Best method is a 1 ...
towing company regulations5/13/2010
  Q: can a contracted tow company use another towing companies trucks with that co. logo on the side to ...
  A: aahh if I understand this question right, it appears that some vehicles are illegally parked and the ...
in mass have u ever heard of???5/9/2010
  Q: is it lawful for a tow truck owner to charge the drivers of his compant for damage that may or may ...
  A: this gets into legal issues, which I tend to shy away from, but it is not uncommon for company ...
towing in houston tx5/8/2010
  Q: I call the towing service where my car was impounded. The lady says her hours are 9am-5pm. Thees a ...
  A: your bank also offers 24 hour banking, but the inside of the building is not open 24 hours a day / 7 ...
wait time5/7/2010
  Q: Say u are sitting and waiting for a hour to get a car how much is it to wait for a hour ANSWER: I ...
  A: well it all depends on the reason that you have to wait. Generally in your rates you should have a ...
illegal tow5/7/2010
  Q: my boyfriends car was illegally towed tonight. What happened was, he drove his car to work and park ...
  A: Ok this happened in NYC if I am reading this right. As a general rule everywhere, the City owns ...
inquiry about towing5/7/2010
  Q: i live in a two story building the second floor is my home and the first floor is a commercial ...
  A: If you are the property owner then you have the rights to have illegally parked vehicles removed, ...
vehicle towed5/5/2010
  Q: Visitor at an apt, sign states visitors park in designated area only problem there are NO signage on ...
  A: Since I do not know where this happened I can not try to point you to specific rules, regulations ...
vehicle abandonment5/5/2010
  Q: I have a storage facility in Haliburton Ontario Canada K0M 1S0. In 2005 I entered a verbal ...
  A: Canadian laws are a bit harder for me to follow, but I do not believe that you can have it towed off ...
liability3/27/2010
  Q: Is an illegal vehicke operated on the highway liabile for any accident.
  A: well, depends on the courts and laws of your area. But in a nut shell (Not a lawyer here) if the ...
Tow Laws3/24/2010
  Q: Is it a CA state law for a tow sign to be listed on or near a parking space that has restrcited ...
  A: yes there are sign laws with require signs to be posted. The most common and useful section of the ...
recker3/24/2010
  Q: here's the problem. this is my first wrecker live in a small town own a body shop got a wrecker ...
  A: Well it sounds like the front of the dodge was over the capacity of the wheel lift you were using. ...
wheel lift towing3/24/2010
  Q: I recently do to death in family have become in charge of running a tow truck with a wheel lift was ...
  A: well in regards to you question on a device which will cushion the oil pan from the contacting the ...
chp towed car after found wrecked and abandoned3/23/2010
  Q: someone I know recently lost control on a winding road and hit an embankment and totalled their car. ...
  A: CHP is not responsible for the towing and storage. The vehicle owner is responsible regardless if ...
towing in apartment complex3/22/2010
  Q: I live in ca. I was involved in a bad accident that has left me disabled so I do have a handicap ...
  A: Well California has about a thousand laws regarding towing vehicles from private property, and you ...
towing 2000 gmc 4/4 on dolly3/18/2010
  Q: can i tow my automatic transmission truck on tow dolly. my motorhome has a 454 eng
  A: the tow dolly might not be able to "SAFELY CARRY" the weight of the vehicle. Most are rated for ...
towing issues3/11/2010
  Q: Richard you answered a question in 2008 with this remark: Boston has many many laws regarding ...
  A: when I answer questions about towing laws and signs I tend to generalize some answers. State laws ...
Car towing3/5/2010
  Q: A warning had been placed on my car for expired registration,and stored vehicle. I was given three ...
  A: depends on the state and even the city you are in as many have regulations which control towing, and ...
Tow truck rates3/5/2010
  Q: When a tow truck tows your car, do you get charged one way to the location you choose, and do they ...
  A: some places charge hook up and mileage both ways, some one way, while others charge by the hour. ...
Towed vehicle from highway3/4/2010
  Q: My son was cited, but not arrested in an accident on an interstate. His car was well off the highway ...
  A: well there is a lot more to this question than you have listed here. First of all any wrecked ...
Towing Fee2/28/2010
  Q: I live in Los Angeles, CA and I was in a car accident today and I was flooded by tow truck drivers. ...
  A: Wreck chasing is what happened to you, and it has no morals, standards and rules which regulate the ...
Illegal Tow?2/26/2010
  Q: My son's van was towed a couple of days ago out of his dormitory parking lot where he thought it was ...
  A: if your son's vehicle was towed on campus, then I bet that he has got a copy of the 12 page parking ...
Parking on private road2/25/2010
  Q: I live in Portland Oregon and own a duplex on a private road. I am finding that the new next door ...
  A: Gary, this question brings up a whole lot of issues which I do not have all the answers for, but can ...
storage fees2/24/2010
  Q: I sold my car in '06 -87 Honda Accord. New owner never registered car. Car was towed. Being charged ...
  A: Well California Vehicle codes cover the whole issue of vehicle liens and sale of vehicles after ...
Vehicle was safelisted and then towed2/24/2010
  Q: On the evening of February 23rd, 2010, I safelisted my vehicle, a 2007 Chevy Truck. My confirmation ...
  A: Well then I guess that you have redeemed the vehicle by paying the fees. After all the storage will ...
Vehicle was safelisted and then towed2/24/2010
  Q: On the evening of February 23rd, 2010, I safelisted my vehicle, a 2007 Chevy Truck. My confirmation ...
  A: I am not aware of this system, and I did look at the website. Not sure what this site really does, ...
illegal tow2/24/2010
  Q: I own a 24'uhaul truck and somebody named John called a Florence SC local tow company. Without ...
  A: Well there are a bunch of people who are out for no good. It seems that you ran across one of the ...
Illegal towing2/23/2010
  Q: My truck was towed from the apartments here I live with my fiancee (who's name the lease is in). ...
  A: Well, since you did not mention the city or state then I can not tell you if they did something ...
just need to know2/22/2010
  Q: i just want to ask who do i contact or how do i find out if a vehicle is stolen from Missouri ? i ...
  A: Well this is a different question than normal. I suppose that you are right to be worried, but its ...
Towing without verifying registration2/22/2010
  Q: I live in Albuquerque, NM and when I got home from Church today, my truck was gone. We found out it ...
  A: So you think that the tow company or the apartment should have the same ability to run license ...
Car towed due to weather conditions2/20/2010
  Q: my car was towed last night from my condo's lot in Maryland. Due to snow conditions many parking ...
  A: Well from what you described, you sound like you were parked in the aisle at the end of the parking ...
Procedures of towing a vehicle without the owner being present or notified2/17/2010
  Q: Can a vehicle be towed before notification of towing?
  A: loaded and open ended question here. I am thinking that you are talking about tows from private ...
30 day Hold2/16/2010
  Q: I Had A 30 day hold On My Streetbike For wreckless Endangerment In California. I was arrested and in ...
  A: yes, you as the owner of the vehicle are responsible for any and all towing fees over and above the ...
towing car from Delaware to Philadelphia,Pa2/16/2010
  Q: I was just wondering if our tow & repo company needs to have any special license or permits to tow ...
  A: I know that the City of Philadelphia has rules regarding towing in their city and I would suggest ...
truck parking2/14/2010
  Q: I would like to inquire about a law in Ohio that allows vehicles with commercial truck plate to park ...
  A: I really have no idea of what you are looking for. I know that this question will have different ...
towed from private property2/13/2010
  Q: From WA state, On 2/09/10 I parked my truck in a designated spot of an apartment complex, of which ...
  A: The sticker is more a "COURTESY" than anything else as the state law requires that signs be posted ...
Buying a tow truck2/13/2010
  Q: I am getting ready to buy a used flatbed tow, do you have any advice on what kind i should look for? ...
  A: A blue one is nice, Red works also.... I wish I could really help you with the information on ...
Towing/Handicap Space Issue in Apartment Complex2/13/2010
  Q: My husband is in a wheelchair, unable to walk without assistance of a walker for short distances, ...
  A: I think that you might have some kind of standing legally on the parking space and the "protected ...
towing a 66 Mustang2/13/2010
  Q: I am hauling my 1966 manual transmission V8 Mustang 1500 miles to a new home. I plan on using a tow ...
  A: Well generally that era of vehicle with a manual transmission would be safe to tow with the drive ...
Want to know if PD tow was legal.2/12/2010
  Q: My brother borrowed my car to get to work in Wayne, NJ. He parked at the mall parking lot and after ...
  A: well since I am not a lawyer I can not comment on the issue of him walking away from the officer ...
unknow location2/12/2010
  Q: Loaned my car to nephew; they got a new house; called and went to pick up car; was on flat in ...
  A: well this does not sound good at all. If you are the registered owner of the vehicle as shown on ...
illegal tow?2/11/2010
  Q: It was 10:30 night and I was parked on the street at the end of my girlfriends drive way. The only ...
  A: is what legal ??? you blocking a driveway ??? You getting towed ??? Or having to pay $ 150.00 for ...
towing a 4x42/5/2010
  Q: i recently got a new job driving a a flat bed truck with a tow bar on the back and was wandering the ...
  A: there are so many different ways you can do this. And then the many different kinds of vehicles ...
Towing Referral2/4/2010
  Q: Need a referral of a service vendor that would be willing to tow or flatbed my 2003 Kenworth W900 ...
  A: Well I would love to really help on this question but it has some great issues here. First of all ...
Georgia/Flatbed damaged bumper2/3/2010
  Q: Before I get into it. I have always liked the company that my insurance used in this case. They ...
  A: Well I am guessing that by your comment regarding "proper angle" is referring to the angle of the ...
Storage charges incident to criminal investigations2/3/2010
  Q: This question is coming from Colorado. If a vehicle is held by law enforcement as a result of an ...
  A: As a rule the "registered vehicle owner" is responsible for all towing and storage charges be it law ...
Towing w/out a pink slip2/2/2010
  Q: I live in northern CA and have purchased a car that needs to be towed from the sellers house to my ...
  A: Well AAA has some rules - regulations in which vehicles eligible for "EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE" have ...
Crooks driving towtrucks2/2/2010
  Q: I was parked in an assigned parking spot in an apartment complex in Seattle Wa. The next thing I ...
  A: Well this sounds a bit high to me, but then again Washington state has some good laws and some poor ...
car towed from condo complex1/31/2010
  Q: my car was parked at condo complex where i was visiting friend of mine. car stayed there at nights ...
  A: a lot of condo complex's have rules on length of stay for vehicles and that is most likely happened. ...
Disabled vehicle towed from freeway1/31/2010
  Q: Last night I broke down on the freeway. I live in an area roughly 67 miles from the nearest town. I ...
  A: Well sorry to hear about this issue happening to you, but California has a lot of laws regarding ...
Towing a Vehicle11/14/2009
  Q: Can you legally tow a vehicle with a truck using a tow rope to go about 8 blocks down the public ...
  A: there are some states where it is illegal to do that, but since you did not tell me where this would ...
Tow Damage11/13/2009
  Q: The Tow company is refusing to do a claim and wants me to do the claim and will not give me their ...
  A: and the question is ???? If you think that your vehicle was damaged while in the custody and care ...
towing11/12/2009
  Q: i got my car towed and it has been there for 2 weeks and they called me today saying that they were ...
  A: There is no maximum amount that they can charge as the fees will include towing of the vehicle, ...
towing an 86 Toyota Tercel with U-Haul dolly11/12/2009
  Q: I plan to on towing an 86 Toyota Tercel behind my 99 Suburban with a U-Haul moving dolly. Is it ...
  A: if the vehicle is rear wheel drive, then your best bet is to load the vehicle backwards onto the ...
PUCO Number and am I required to get one?11/12/2009
  Q: I was reading about the PUCO numbers and the requirements thereof however I am confused, the law ...
  A: From what I am reading about Ohio and the PUCO office now, it looks like there will be a total ...
storage of vehicle that has a hold11/11/2009
  Q: my truck was towed by a tow company by request of a court officer cause he had a seiizure for a debt ...
  A: Well the tow company charges for storage on a daily basis and you can think of it as "GROUND RENTAL" ...
Totalled car11/10/2009
  Q: My daughter had an accident in Pa., she totaled the can and it only has liability. I wanted to know ...
  A: You or your daughter, who ever is the legal and registered owner is responsible for towing and ...
car towed11/10/2009
  Q: My car was towed 12/2008. I called the same day to go get my car and because it did not have tags, ...
  A: Start with your state DMV, as they will be able to help you with the laws regarding towing of ...
towing regulations in Philadelphia11/9/2009
  Q: Please help me find the towing regulations in Philadelphia. At one time, I was told that the city ...
  A: I really have no idea of the answer to this question as I can find laws for "general towing" of ...
Towing Issue and Handling11/9/2009
  Q: I just recently had a motorcycle towed from Issaquah, WA (98029 Zip). I am currently arguing with ...
  A: Well first of all, the Washington State police do regulate the towing rates for tows ordered by ...
car towed11/9/2009
  Q: My car was towed 12/2008. I called the same day to go get my car and because it did not have tags, ...
  A: This does not sound to good for you. First of all, I am wondering why you took 3 months to call ...
car got impounded in mesa AZ11/9/2009
  Q: my roommate took my car without my permission and she didn't have a licence and the cops impounded ...
  A: Wendy, I am sorry but I have no idea how to solve this issue other than you to get insurance and to ...
co-worker towed my car11/6/2009
  Q: My car broke down at my work on wed. night, and my co-worker had it towed the next morning! I had ...
  A: depends on where this happened. No state or city given. Also is the co-worker legally able to order ...
car was tow fair lawn NJ11/6/2009
  Q: their are no sings posted on the property were the car was taken, the car was not there for more ...
  A: well there is a lot of missing information here in this question. Signs as a "GENERAL RULE" have ...
Towing in front of a fire hydrant with no red curb and no, no parking signs.11/6/2009
  Q: I live in California. I left my truck at a friends house in a gated community with an HOA for the ...
  A: Well if it was towed for the fire hydrant violation, then it is a legal tow. As to getting your ...
towing/ lien issues with different owner11/5/2009
  Q: This is complex- i hope you can help i am in California. I left a vehicle that belongs to my wife ...
  A: I will have to say that you should check with a lawyer on this issue as it is complex from what I ...
Towing and storage.11/5/2009
  Q: I hit a deer on rt 78 in Bridgewater nj and my car was disabled. I parked on the shoulder and the ...
  A: I am really at a loss here in an answer for your question... First of all, if you had insurance ...
Towed while in Club legally parked.11/5/2009
  Q: (This Happened in West Palm Beach Florida) Last Night i was towed while i was in a club, parked in ...
  A: Document everything, and keep the receipts... Talk to the property owners, and the management of ...
Illegal Tow11/4/2009
  Q: King Wrecker Serivce, PBC< Florida My apt has a rule no registered cars, My car is not registered ...
  A: Ah it sounds like you are asking about "unlicensed vehicles" or vehicles which do not have a current ...
How much can they really charge?11/4/2009
  Q: I had my vehicle towed b/c I didn't have current registration when pulled over by the police. In a ...
  A: Well not sure where this is, but it does sound like you might be in California... As a rule, towing ...
Towed car11/2/2009
  Q: I have a friend that parked in a store lot, she found out that they had a contract with a tow ...
  A: YES, NO, MAYBE Guess that the part about supplying me with the City and/or State must of escaped ...
Towing vehicle with club on the steering wheel in St. Louis area, North county to be specific11/1/2009
  Q: I am in the repossession business, just started. I recently got a call from a gentleman that stated ...
  A: The club is actually designed so that you can not turn the wheel very much... It limits the distance ...
towing someones car from infront of my mailbox10/31/2009
  Q: Some neighbors down the street had a party last night and there has been a vehicle infront of my ...
  A: if you are talking about a vehicle parked on "a public street" no you can not have it towed for ...
4wd car towed10/30/2009
  Q: I got my car towed last night. First off i had the pass in the window but not stuck onto my car. My ...
  A: Man I love questions like this, as they are so hard to do... I have no idea what kind of equipment ...
Car damage from being towed.10/29/2009
  Q: My car was towed last night in Charleston, IL using a wheel lift. It is a 2000 Trans Am. I had it ...
  A: I am confused here... You hear scraping in the area of the front left drivers wheel area, but you ...
HANDICAP PARKING SPACE RESERVED ON PUBLIC STREET10/28/2009
  Q: i was wondering what the laws are in reference to a handicap parking space on a public street. we ...
  A: Well from what it sounds like you need to talk to the city where it is at, but since you did not ...
illegal tow ?10/28/2009
  Q: I parked in a private lot between a pub/restaurant and a building that houses dentists offices, and ...
  A: First of all, in 99.9% of all cases, being towed for illegal parking in private parking lots is a ...
towing10/27/2009
  Q: I had parked my car at a college dorm in phila. Marked office/visitor space. This was a Sunday ...
  A: I hate questions from Philly, as they are hard to research due to the PPA laws, along with the fact ...
Towing in my apt complex10/25/2009
  Q: I live in an apartment in Memphis, TN and the leasing office has a contract with a tow company. Can ...
  A: Running or not, is not the issue here... From what you described there, I have to ask a few ...
unreasonable towing10/24/2009
  Q: OK let me start by saying thank you for sharing your knowledge, I think these kind of sites are ...
  A: First of all, its hard to say if it was towed illegally or what ever since this involves a "Shared ...
towing10/23/2009
  Q: can my car be towed if my plates are registered but i don't have a sticker east Chicago Indiana ...
  A: Yes if the complex you are parking in requires permits or stickers then you can be towed... And in ...
My car being towed10/23/2009
  Q: I wanted to know is it lawful for the tow company to get my car for expired tag with no warning. ...
  A: Generally, the apartment or condo complex management are the ones who make the rules regarding the ...
towing10/23/2009
  Q: can my car be towed if my plates are registered but i don't have a sticker east Chicago Indiana
  A: Well if you do not have the current "STICKER" which goes with the plates, indicating that you have ...
Car has been towed from my parking spot10/23/2009
  Q: I am renting a parking spot from a Real Estate Company. There were two parking spaces which are one ...
  A: Oh this sounds like a recipe for disaster... I have no real solid answer how to handle this, as it ...
Double charges for towing truck with boat/trailer attached...10/21/2009
  Q: Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL While backing a 21ft boat on a trailer down a public boat ramp, ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering, I was trying to do some research on this for you. I tried to go ...
Legal protocol for mobile home park mangers to incorporate fire lanes?10/21/2009
  Q: What is the legal protocol for mobile park managers and owners to to incorporate fire lanes in Los ...
  A: Well it sounds a bit on the strange side if there is no "solid enforcement" of the fire lanes... ...
car towing clubs10/20/2009
  Q: are there any other car towing clubs in or around Bridgeport Conn other than AAA Club?
  A: Well there are really hundreds of "emergency road service programs" out there, but some of them have ...
RULES FOR CHASER IN LONG ISLAND, NY10/20/2009
  Q: HI, I'M INTERESTED IN PROVIDING ROADSIDE SERVICE AND I HAVE A 350 PICK-UP WITH A HOLMES 220 ...
  A: Oh my, well you are picking an area where there are so many different laws that it is hard for one ...
No written authorization when picking up my vehicle10/17/2009
  Q: I had my car towed earlier tonight. When I went in to get my pick up my car, they only gave me an ...
  A: Well it also depends on what the reason was for the tow... If it was towed from private property ...
illegal tow10/16/2009
  Q: can a towing company enter your home garage and tow a vehicle while we are asleep. The garage door ...
  A: I would need a whole lot more information to be able to help with this issue. Where was this at, ...
Towed from lot "didn't have permission to park in"10/13/2009
  Q: I live in Denton, Texas and last night I was towed from a parking lot that Friends and I have been ...
  A: "EVER BEEN FISHING?" "EVER CATCH ALL THE FISH?" One of my favorite statements about towing from ...
car towed10/9/2009
  Q: We work in a plaza along with other stores, and there is no assign parking for any store. There is ...
  A: It all depends on the laws of the City and State where you are located. Each State has laws which ...
towing notice10/9/2009
  Q: The apartment complex I live in was repaving the car ports which I was completely unaware of. The ...
  A: Well it does sound as if they did post notice with all the tenants, and the time line generally is ...
Private property impound laws.9/13/2009
  Q: What are the requirements for a licensed towing company to remove an illegally parked from private ...
  A: Requirements there are dozens if not thousands which will apply, as each city and state have ...
WHO'S RESPONSIBLE9/11/2009
  Q: I belong to a non-profit philanthropic ladies organization in Naselle, Washington. About two years ...
  A: If I remember right, Washington DOL has a form which you can complete to transfer the "legal status" ...
Towing9/11/2009
  Q: My boss recently bought a tow truck he has a car dealer he buys cars and resale but my question is ...
  A: Well this sounds to me like you are in Texas and also want to repo the vehicles when they have not ...
Son's car towed and stored after accident9/10/2009
  Q: My son ( who is 16 1/2) car was in an accident a month or more ago. The tow truck company, who ...
  A: Well this sounds like standard practices here, as tow companies do bill body shops and repair shops ...
Towing from rental property9/10/2009
  Q: I live in Los Angeles and have one assigned single parking space at the apartment I rent. Neighbor ...
  A: as a tenant you really have no rights to have the vehicle removed under your authority and ...
towing9/10/2009
  Q: car was stolen filed police report car recovered and towed no one contacted me found out by ...
  A: Well there are about 30 vehicle codes which might apply just under the heading of stolen vehicle in ...
Towing Ford 4 wheel drive9/9/2009
  Q: Our Ford F150 4 wheel drive was towed by the rear in a wheel lift and the front wheels were on the ...
  A: The owners manual is a general guide which covers a lot of different vehicles in a general way. Now ...
Towing fee in Dayton, OH9/9/2009
  Q: I was wondering if there is such a thing as a maximum fee that can be charged for towing a vehicle. ...
  A: Ohio has the PUC office which controls tow companies if they do travel or do business outside of the ...
overcharged9/8/2009
  Q: my car has been towed yesterday around 2 PM. The registered owner is my aunt who lives in NY , so i ...
  A: Well the storage fee is generally figured and charged "for each calendar day" that the vehicle is ...
towed vehicle from bar- bar called me a cab9/8/2009
  Q: I went to a bar I go to every Saturday night. Stayed till closing, asked to have a cab pick me up ( ...
  A: Well Jeremy this issue does happen from time to time and it is frustrating to say the least. Now as ...
Right to Tow Junk Car on Rental Property9/8/2009
  Q: I am the owner of a two family property in Bloomfield, NJ and a tenant has left a car in the lot for ...
  A: New Jersey has some tough impound laws thanks to the new state "predatory towing laws passed... I ...
lenth of tow9/7/2009
  Q: how far must car be on truck before there is a charge?
  A: Depends on the laws of the city or state. Some places all the tow truck has to do is be there and ...
Ticket and Tow on residential street CA9/6/2009
  Q: I was given a ticket for 4000(a)(1) right in front of my house. I read the law, it says, you are ...
  A: No person shall drive, move, or leave standing "upon a highway", or in an offstreet public parking ...
stolen goods9/5/2009
  Q: DUE TO A MISUNDERSTANDING WITH MY HUSBANDS CO SIGNER OF HIS CHEVY 2008 IT WAS TOWED AND REPOSSED BY ...
  A: My best advise is "LAWYER UP" Sorry but that is what is needed to help resolve this issue... ...
Towing of my Lincoln MarkV1119/5/2009
  Q: I had my vehicle (1998 Lincoln MarkV11)towed on Wed.,September2,2009, to my house. The car would ...
  A: Well it sounds like the bumper and such are the responsibility of the tow company, damage wise. As ...
4 by 4 chevy truck9/4/2009
  Q: My truck is parked on 1 tire in front and 1 jack stand in the front. The back is also missing the ...
  A: Well this is a loaded question. Can the other front tire be put back on, can all the tires be put ...
Private lot handicap parking9/4/2009
  Q: There is a marina that restricts their private parking lot to boat owners who must have stickers on ...
  A: 22658 is just one of the laws which apply and there are also rules about the handicapped permits and ...
My bank towed my car9/3/2009
  Q: MO. On the bottom floor of my condo is my Bank that I do business at(M & I Bank) They have a small ...
  A: Well if the bank has that small of a parking lot then you were "depriving a current customer" of a ...
Towing Notification9/3/2009
  Q: I am the Assistant Manager for an apartment community in Aurora, CO. We recently towed a residents ...
  A: Colorado has some strange rules that govern towing vehicles... From what I have seen you can tow it ...
Towing truck from hotel parking lot9/1/2009
  Q: I have been staying in a well known hotel for a period of time,and my truck were expired. The police ...
  A: It all depends on the State and even City laws where this happened. But expired tags mean that the ...
Having a car towed from my property at owners expence.9/1/2009
  Q: I have had a car parked in my drive way for 3 months and had ask the owner to move it now several ...
  A: it all depends on the state laws where you are located. Some laws will allow it, and others ...
Towed in MN8/31/2009
  Q: One night, I stopped off at a friend's apparment building. I parked in the parking lot, as I have ...
  A: Well sign issues will always be on of the top issues in any question on if the tow was legal or not. ...
Towing indv. parked in handicap asile & spaces8/31/2009
  Q: we live in a HUD subsidized apt facility for persons over the age of 62 or individuals with ...
  A: Well, Handicapped issues have many factors in them which make towing from them hard to follow ...
HOA enforcing CC&R's on public streets8/12/2009
  Q: I live within a HOA in California. I park a friend's boat in front of my house at the end of the ...
  A: HOA's often contract out the maintenance of the roadways to the city or the county as they can not ...
towing by fl highway patrol8/12/2009
  Q: this morning i was cited by a fl highway patrol officer for speeding 80 in a 65, and having no ...
  A: Well the officer has a lot of discretion in what they do in regards to impounding vehicles and that ...
My car was towed by mistake8/11/2009
  Q: I parked my car in a turnout off of Highway 50 west of Lake Tahoe. As far as I know, it was legally ...
  A: Well mistakes happen and unfortunately it did in your case. But as a tow truck driver, I do want to ...
signing under duress8/10/2009
  Q: a friend had their vehicle impounded and needed to recover their belongings after hours, they were ...
  A: Well from what I understand it should be best to just go talk to the owner or manager in this case ...
Towing Policies8/8/2009
  Q: Who should one speak with if nether the police agency or the towing company doesn't complie with a ...
  A: Well I would have to say that you need to talk to the court about it. After all if there is a ...
forgot to put up handicap placard8/8/2009
  Q: I parked in a handicap parking space and forgot to put my placard on the review mirror. I have a ...
  A: Well unfortunately the answer is you did get towed for not following the rules of the space which ...
Tow yard people not retng phone calls.8/7/2009
  Q: My '28 semi trailer was towed and I found about it 2 weeks after the fact and I've called 5 times to ...
  A: Well since I do not know where this happened (City or State wise) its hard to cite any laws which ...
Damage procedure8/4/2009
  Q: during, and after a vehicle is towed and damage occurs. Is there a set guide line that tow companys ...
  A: In certain areas of the country tow companies are "REQUIRED" to take pictures of the vehicle before ...
towing a buick century8/3/2009
  Q: I own a 2001 buick century,when i'm towing it do i need all 4 tires off the ground or just the front ...
  A: if this is behind a motor home or something, the best method is to "GET THE DRIVE WHEELS OFF THE ...
tow lights8/3/2009
  Q: I own a tow company in Boston,Ma since 2004 and just opened a second location in Florida some states ...
  A: Bryan, it really boils down to how much $$$ you have in order to not use tow lights which are ...
Condo Tow8/1/2009
  Q: Good day, I live in NY in condo unit. I am on the board, and we have had issues with owners not ...
  A: Well this gets into a few legal areas and that will be a big issue there. It does depend on the ...
Rear differential is damaged8/1/2009
  Q: I would really appreciate if you could help me with my issue. My AWD Nissan Murano was towed form ...
  A: Yes unless the vehicle is dollied like in the picture it means that wheel lifting is done on one end ...
Friend's Car Towed From My Apartment8/1/2009
  Q: I gave a friend of mine a ride to the airport and he had left his car at my apartment. I had moved ...
  A: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/vc_index_a.htm#abandonedvehicles that is the link to the ...
Friend's Car Towed From My Apartment7/31/2009
  Q: I gave a friend of mine a ride to the airport and he had left his car at my apartment. I had moved ...
  A: Well it depends on state lien laws on how fast vehicles can be sold. Some states have a lien where ...
Rear differential is damaged7/30/2009
  Q: I would really appreciate if you could help me with my issue. My AWD Nissan Murano was towed form ...
  A: Sounds like you have it all worked out and you have the paperwork to document the damages. Now ...
towing7/30/2009
  Q: in florida can you get your items from your car before you pay the tow bill?
  A: Well you can get some items, (house keys, medicines, bank records - papers) and I think you can get ...
towing policy from condo7/29/2009
  Q: Does the property mgnt. co. have the right to give towing co. permission to enter our gated lot and ...
  A: The tow company is most likely under contract to provide services with the management company and as ...
Rear differential is damaged7/29/2009
  Q: I would really appreciate if you could help me with my issue. My AWD Nissan Murano was towed form ...
  A: Well this sounds like a "YOU SAY, THEY SAY" issue, but its hard to prove if dollies were used or not ...
chain towing in WA7/28/2009
  Q: Is chain towing legal in king county Washington?
  A: I really wish I had an answer for this one, at one time I thought I had information on this subject ...
Storage fees7/27/2009
  Q: Van Nuys Ca. The tow yard is charging 40 dollars per day, and Lien 35 dollars. My car had a 5 day ...
  A: each contract with the tow company and police department is different and the difference in ...
tow of illigally parked cdl truck. truck was damaged in colorado (jefferson county)7/27/2009
  Q: I am the distribution lead at an oxygen company, and recently one of our hazmat trucks was towed. ...
  A: Since you are dealing with towing damage to the vehicle, you should be going after the tow company ...
Tow ing co and authorization to dispose7/27/2009
  Q: After finding a collection charge on my credit report for a towed vehicle I contacted the towing ...
  A: Ok California has a lot of laws on this subject and I can not provide a lot of specific answers as I ...
Glove box again7/27/2009
  Q: Can the towing company search a locked glove box directly after towing it of the highway because the ...
  A: Well, I am not sure "legally" but in many cases the police do an inventory of the vehicle to ...
229537/27/2009
  Q:
  A: I am at a loss here, as you are asking if the tow was legal or not. Well if the complex has a ...
buying vehicle from towing company7/26/2009
  Q: i'v found a wrecked 2007 highlander for sale ($3400) at a local towing company here in tn, it was ...
  A: if the vehicles "LIEN" has been processed correctly and the state has or will issue a title for the ...
Delaware sign regulation for towing?7/26/2009
  Q: My wifes car was towed yesterday at 10am from outside of our house. The curb in front of our house ...
  A: Well I tried researching Delaware laws regarding towing from private property and or towing from ...
not enough parking7/26/2009
  Q: i currently live in an apartment complex where they do not provide enough parking spaces for the ...
  A: I really have "NO SPECIFIC" answers as you did not tell me the City or State you are in, and that ...
Vehicle storage charges.7/25/2009
  Q: I just opened a towing service, and I recently got a call to tow a vehicle from the registered ...
  A: You need to go to the California DMV web site and check out the "LIEN" section... ...
Vehicle storage charges.7/25/2009
  Q: I just opened a towing service, and I recently got a call to tow a vehicle from the registered ...
  A: Well good luck on the towing service, its a tough time to be starting a business. Now as to what ...
Vehical on Evidence Hold7/25/2009
  Q: My vehicle was "borrowed" by an acquaintance for a few months and I was unable and/or did not report ...
  A: I really wish I had an answer for you, but when dealing with government agencies you have big issues ...
Looking for a List of Cars that have to be 4wheel Towed7/24/2009
  Q: Is there a website that contains information regarding about which vehicles need to be 4 wheel ...
  A: I really do not understand the question here, as you do not want to pay for a car dolly. But you ...
un-authorized towing7/24/2009
  Q: My mom's car was recently towed from a guest spot for the second time at the condo that she owns ...
  A: " I went to small claims and at the pre-trial, mgm't. & lawyer claimed that the tow was not ...
Towing Fees and Ownership7/24/2009
  Q: My boyfriend and his dad lived in a condo with an association. A few months ago his father died. He ...
  A: Well this brings up one of the great debates on "donation vehicles" which many towers have. What ...
trespassing7/24/2009
  Q: my neighbor filed a complaint of criminal trespass and criminal harassment against me at Newark ...
  A: A shared driveway is the worst thing in the world to have. Someone always feels that it should be ...
Tow ing co and authorization to dispose7/23/2009
  Q: After finding a collection charge on my credit report for a towed vehicle I contacted the towing ...
  A: Well it sounds like this is one of those "LEGAL CREDIT QUESTIONS" which can get into various areas ...
Anticipating impediments towing large SUV7/23/2009
  Q: The owner of a large, loaded Expedition persists with parking in a fire lane on a private street, ...
  A: wow this is really a homework question if I have ever seen one... Sounds like you are a property ...
Glove box7/22/2009
  Q: Can the tow truck company legally search your glove box if it's locked?
  A: Ah, and the rest of the story is ??? Why was the vehicle towed? Was it a police tow and the officer ...
PA Towing of an RTI Ramp7/22/2009
  Q: Our western PA Jeep club has constructed an RTI ramp (similar to the one shown here: ...
  A: Well I really have no idea of what the Pennsylvania DMV requires for trailers or what standards it ...
Tow Timelines?7/22/2009
  Q: I recently had my car towed in Aurora near Arapahoe and I-25. It was towed from a neighborhood on ...
  A: Well I have to question "YOUR TIME LINE ALSO" since you did not go looking for the vehicle for 6 ...
Towing a Mercedes7/22/2009
  Q: I am wondering if I tow a 1999 Mercedes C230 on a tow dolly if I have to disconnect the drive shaft ...
  A: Yes the trailer costs more than the dolly, but you have to also consider if the vehicle will have ...
Forgot to display my Handicap Placard7/22/2009
  Q: I had parked in a Handicap parking at a Hospital but forgot to place my Placard! I found a ticket on ...
  A: Well I would say that it depends on what you feel is worth the effort... Is the ticket a "HIGH ...
Towing a Mercedes7/21/2009
  Q: I am wondering if I tow a 1999 Mercedes C230 on a tow dolly if I have to disconnect the drive shaft ...
  A: Well the Mercedes C230 comes in 2 versions... Rear wheel drive and ALL WHEEL DRIVE.. Automatic or ...
car towing7/21/2009
  Q: co worker parks behind me and she refuses to move her car when asked can I legally have her towed or ...
  A: Well California laws are very specific in who is authorized in authorizing tows. I take it you ...
car impounded in Seattle WA7/21/2009
  Q: My car was impounded, after receiving a ticket to move it, for violating our 72 hour parking rule. ...
  A: Well as much as you want me to say that you do not need to worry, I hate to say it but you are ...
car towing7/21/2009
  Q: co worker parks behind me and she refuses to move her car when asked can I legally have her towed or ...
  A: Well without knowing where you are, City or state, I have to say that you are not the property owner ...
Handicap space in a condominium7/21/2009
  Q: My grandma lives with me in a condominium I own in Miami-Dade County, Florida [unincorporated]. She ...
  A: Sounds like the guard might of made a mistake, but I would check with the office and see what the ...
HOA towing7/21/2009
  Q: I belong to an HOA and I have a parking space but no car. Do the HOA have the right to have a car ...
  A: YES They make the rules and you and your boyfriend have to follow them or be towed. Now each ...
private property towing in ca.7/21/2009
  Q: abandon vehicle left at motel parking space does 96 hours and signs posted needed
  A: Well not sure what you are asking, but if you want to know what the rules are then check out the ...
Towing from Private residence7/20/2009
  Q: I am a Texan staying at a private residence for an extended stay of two more months. My truck is ...
  A: The HOA can make all the rules and regulations of which apply to their property. I hate to say ...
towing7/20/2009
  Q: my car stalled at a gas station i left my car there at 12:00am and got towed around 4am i called the ...
  A: Well Texas tow companies have had regulation of their operations changed to the TDLR (which is the ...
chp towed my vehicle off freeway7/19/2009
  Q: just got a 1981 corvette. had temp registration sticker in window good until end of august. car ...
  A: I am not sure why if the tag is a temp one that they call it non registered, but again you are ...
storage fees7/19/2009
  Q: My car was impounded but not seized so I'm able to get it back. The issue is who towed it said that ...
  A: Well first I want to say that North Carolina is currently rewriting the rules and regulations ...
Towing a car on a car dolly7/18/2009
  Q: Can I tow a 1994 dodge caravan behind a 16' moving truck using a car dolly without modifications to ...
  A: The caravan is front wheel drive and as long as it is on the tow dolly with the front up and the ...
tow7/18/2009
  Q: If I was parked in a private parking.. in an apartment complex, and the owner asked my car to be ...
  A: Well I can not answer that as you did not mention where this happened. Each state has different laws ...
Towing in a HOA develpoment.7/17/2009
  Q: I live in Mesa, AZ. in a community called Signal Butte Manor II that is covered under the Associated ...
  A: I am sorry, but there is not much I can add or answer to this question as most all of it is related ...
towing expenses7/16/2009
  Q: Recently my step mother was pulled over and charged with driving without a license in Santee, SC. ...
  A: I really "DOUBT" that the officer told the tow truck driver what to charge but I bet that it is the ...
towing charges7/16/2009
  Q: I live in an apartment building in mass. the building does have towing if you do not have your ...
  A: Well since the permit does not seem to be the issue here, it sounds like your sons friend knows that ...
Towing Issue7/16/2009
  Q: We live in a condo with 2 cars, but the condo gives only one reserved parking. Recently, we went on ...
  A: Depending on state laws you might be stuck with the whole bill with no recourse... But the fact ...
towing and storage fee7/16/2009
  Q: my sons car was towed and stored in washington state. it was auctioned off and now the owner of the ...
  A: Your son, as the owner of the vehicle is responsible for all towing and storage fees per Washington ...
towing fees7/15/2009
  Q: i had a problem in navarro county here in tx and i am trying to find out if there are laws about ...
  A: Yes, there is the TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and regulation) web site where tow companies ...
Towing from garage7/15/2009
  Q: There is a parking garage where I work in Arlington,Va., and there is an old truck with Oklahoma ...
  A: The property owners - managers are the ones who have the authority to sign the authorization to have ...
Towed Moped7/15/2009
  Q: My name is Michael. I live in Acworth, Georgia. (Bartow County) My father had a wreck on his moped ...
  A: Well I am sorry to hear that your father had a wreck and I hope that he is doing better. Now I ...
Towing with a dolly.7/15/2009
  Q: I have a dumb question but I am going to ask anyway. I live in Monroe Mi. and want to tow a 06 ...
  A: I really hate questions like this, as towing with dollies is totally different from what I really ...
towed vehicle7/13/2009
  Q: if my car was towed from a private lot that belonged to a store that I patronized, because I visited ...
  A: I guess you want a "LEGAL DEFINITION" of what a "CUSTOMER IS" and since I am not a lawyer or Judge I ...
Towing Fee7/13/2009
  Q: My car struck a concrete barrier. I called the towing company and was told that I would be charged ...
  A: WOW, is this in the Chicago or Corpus Christi area by chance ??? There are all kinds of scams which ...
towing of a car not wanted7/13/2009
  Q: My daughter has a friend who was going to fix her car for her at an aggreed cost. She had it towed ...
  A: Each state has laws regarding abandoned vehicles be it on private property and how it is disposed ...
Redemption of Personal Items7/13/2009
  Q: I recently had a friend involved in an accident who is hospitalized. At present there is an ...
  A: YES, NO, and maybe. Depends on the laws of the State and if the vehicle has "A HOLD" on it, which ...
how to find justice7/13/2009
  Q: ok, well if the towing company is not following the laws. and they have our car, what can you do, ...
  A: It depends on if this was ordered towed by a police department, or by request of a private property ...
reimbursement & illegal towing???7/12/2009
  Q: In the 4th of July, I went to downtown LA near USC to had late dinner with my friend. I parked my ...
  A: Well as many lawyers would say, SUE EVERYONE and let the judge decide. The restaurant wants the ...
Krispy Kreme doduts towing7/11/2009
  Q: Someone else asked a similar question before and I assumed that store is the same one at The block ...
  A: Well, I know that California laws - vehicle codes spell out most everything about towing from ...
How does my friend keep getting his car released from impound without a driver's license?7/11/2009
  Q: My friends vehicle was impounded (Phoenix, AZ) because he's been cited more than once for not having ...
  A: Well depending on the requirements for the police department to get a written release for the ...
Car ilegally towed?7/11/2009
  Q: My car was parked on city street around where there was construction. It was parked at 10:30 PM on ...
  A: As a general rule, the towing from the street is ordered by the police department and they will ...
illegal towing and lien7/11/2009
  Q: My car a 1972 Mercury Cougar was towed. It was parked in the back of my complex (not an apartment, ...
  A: best advise I can give is "PAY NOW, and fight in court later" Reason I say this, is that the HOA ...
paying rate7/10/2009
  Q: my silly big headed husband wants me to find out how to go about starting a tow truck business and i ...
  A: Huge loaded question here. YES experience does factor into the pay, and then so do laws where you ...
towing- handicap7/10/2009
  Q: can a towing company pick up a vehicle from a handicap spot if it displays an expired handicap tag? ...
  A: Well expired means that it is "NO LONGER LEGAL" to use that space according to many laws... And ...
car impounded while my father driving with suspeded license7/10/2009
  Q: I live in CA and my car was impounded due to my father driving with a suspended license unbeknownst ...
  A: Most likely you will have a huge battle with this issue as they will claim that "you are supposed to ...
collection of towing for previously owned motorcycle7/10/2009
  Q: I'm not sure if this is a good place go ask the question but I'm a bit lost and am trying to help my ...
  A: Well if DMV did not receive or log in the release of liability when it was sold it might be a bit ...
reimbursement & illegal towing???7/9/2009
  Q: In the 4th of July, I went to downtown LA near USC to had late dinner with my friend. I parked my ...
  A: Well first off I have to say that "mistakes happen as the security guy is human and can make a ...
86 fiero gt towed even with NEW tabs/insurance!7/9/2009
  Q: The apartment complex is garfield commons, located in CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN. My vehicle is one ...
  A: Brian, I really detect a bit of hatred in this question and I see that a lot of it is directed at ...
towing issue7/7/2009
  Q: I called tow truck because my truck wouldn't start. Before tow showed i figured for kicks id try to ...
  A: In many cases tow companies to bill for the time involved in responding to the call. If they ...
apartment complex towed truck7/7/2009
  Q: I registered my vehicle online on 6/30. I received my stickers yesterday 7/6. My apartment complex ...
  A: In some areas property owners are prohibited from towing vehicles for expired registration - TAGS ...
Private Property - Residence - towing in Louisville, Ky7/7/2009
  Q: I work for Americorps for a community center in a low income apartment complex (not section 8). I ...
  A: Well, I really hate questions from Kentucky as I can not really find any information on the laws of ...
Towing Regulations7/7/2009
  Q: I have a vehicle that has been towed and the lien holder is requesting that a condition report or ...
  A: Well this kind of depends on a few things. First of all it sounds to me at least as if this ...
Thinking if buying a tow company7/7/2009
  Q: I am in the process of purchasing a tow truck company in Edmonton Alberta ( Canada). Would you be ...
  A: Well talk about a loaded question here. First of all, do you have any experience in the towing ...
Towing a BMW 328i7/7/2009
  Q: Can a BMW be towed from the front? My friend did this by using a chain attached to his truck and ...
  A: As much as I hate to say it, but the "redneck tow truck" (pickup and chain) did cause the damage to ...
BIG TOW TRUCK7/7/2009
  Q: I HAVE A QUESTION. MY NEIGHBOR HAS A TOWING TRANSPORTAION BUISNESS. HE HAS A BIG FORD DULEY DISEL ...
  A: Without knowing what City and State you are in, there is no way for me to help you with "CODE ...
minivan towed7/6/2009
  Q: Lansing,IL. police sent me notice that i received on 6-11-09 that my van will be towed & that i have ...
  A: it all depends on how the laws in Lansing are set up. In some locations the police have to order the ...
towed vehicle7/6/2009
  Q: if my car was towed from a private lot that belonged to a store that I patronized, because I visited ...
  A: Well lets see, you parked at a store (making it Dollar General for sake of discussion) in there ...
Motor Clubs: Working with AAA, etc.7/6/2009
  Q: Do you work with any motor clubs? I NEED SOME REAL ANSWERS! if you would like to offer them. I ...
  A: Well I work for a tow company who contracts out to provide services to several motor clubs and break ...
Towed illegally7/5/2009
  Q: We are commercial business owners who lease our professional premises. Our lease provides us for 2 ...
  A: Well from what I see here, the parking lot is "patrol - cruised" to find violations. And it appears ...
police tow7/4/2009
  Q: is it right for police to tow a car with no prof of insurance on private premesis
  A: really hard to answer this question as it is to general in scope. But a very basic answer is YES ...
Towing a WaveBlaster that is not mine anymore....7/4/2009
  Q: I live in Seattle, Washington I had a guy work on a new deck for me. I found him on Craigslist and ...
  A: Wow complicated issue here. I would suggest that you check with DMV and see if they have recorded ...
Towing advise for Mercury Grand Marquis7/3/2009
  Q: I have a '99 Grand Marquis, which I believe can tow around 2,000 pounds. However, I will be driving ...
  A: I do not really understand if you are towing something or not in this question... But just driving ...
Illegal tow7/2/2009
  Q: I'm in CA and work for the U.S. Census Bureau, i talked to the property manager about doing some ...
  A: Well let me get this straight. You parked after asking if you could park and it took longer than you ...
My Apt Complex towing my vehicle7/2/2009
  Q: I had my car parked in my designated car port at my apartment complex for about a month. The car is ...
  A: Well it does sound to me as if the vehicle fits the "abandoned vehicle" description. It's not a ...
2001 Nissan Frontier7/1/2009
  Q: my 2001 nissan frontier {auto,3.3 v-6} recently broke down 200 miles from my hometown of Memphis,TN. ...
  A: It sounds like your attempt to save some money and do it yourself with the tow dolly, managed to ...
towing with a ford explorer6/30/2009
  Q: How dangerous is it to tow a small trailer with a ford explorer
  A: How dangerous is it to "DRIVE A FORD EXPLORER" They have issues within themselves, defective ...
Towing & collections6/29/2009
  Q: My little truck was towed some months ago while I was out of town. (towed in San Francisco CA) There ...
  A: So if I understand this question you basically had the "out of sight out of mind" attitude.. Now as ...
towing miles6/29/2009
  Q: my car was towed 13 miles to there storage place and i was told that my car could only be towed 10 ...
  A: What ??? WHERE ???? I am guessing that you are talking about California laws regarding towing. ...
Starting a towing business6/29/2009
  Q: I am looking to start a towing business, and would appreciate any info you can provide me with such ...
  A: First of all, insurance costs will be based on your driving record, the value of the truck, what ...
adequate signs6/28/2009
  Q: I was recently towed from a empty parking lot (estimated 40 spaces)located between a business and an ...
  A: Robert, I am glad you answered back and had the questions about my comments on the "Business being ...
Parking in Fire Lane6/26/2009
  Q: I live in Portland Oregon. I parked along the curb (designated parking area) in my apartment ...
  A: Ah, my hometown. I was born and raised there. Fire lanes are one of those wonderful issues which ...
Time spent fee6/26/2009
  Q: I called a company to have a 32,000 pound straight truck winched from a muddy driveway. My crew ...
  A: Well I run a heavy duty tow truck and do recoveries (winch outs) like this all the time. As a ...
adequate signs6/26/2009
  Q: I was recently towed from a empty parking lot (estimated 40 spaces)located between a business and an ...
  A: Well I guess that I will have to guess where this happened since you left the most important part of ...
illegal towing6/26/2009
  Q: I parked my truck after it wouldn't start at the back of a big discount chain in Georgia out of ...
  A: Well I am sure that you know that "VERBAL" does not really mean anything and it's real easy to hide ...
Towing with a 2005 Jeep Cheroke Laredo6/24/2009
  Q: My husband and I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cheroke Laredo with a 4.7l V8. From what we can see from ...
  A: Well this is kind of an area where I do not like answering questions as it is RV oriented. But I ...
towing fee6/24/2009
  Q: I had my car impounded for 30 days for driving on an expired driver licence. the car is being held ...
  A: Well, I am not sure where you are, but the rates sound like it is in California... The towing fee ...
My car was wrongfully towed6/23/2009
  Q: I park in the spot next to mine by accident at 8:30 p.m.. this is the first time I have done this ...
  A: Well being it is a mistake, I really hate to say this but it sounds like you are out the money... ...
car was towed NV6/22/2009
  Q: I was pulled over and arrested, but where i had parked my car was at a high rise condo / tennis ...
  A: Well as a general rule, signs have to be posted at the entrances to the property and have to be of ...
car towed from public parking lot6/22/2009
  Q: my brother in law went into a restaurant to eat with a friend while they were inside his car was ...
  A: Well first of all, I do have to say that your brother in law "HAD A GREAT LEGAL CASE" of illegal ...
Tow Drivers age6/22/2009
  Q: First i would like to thank you for helping all the people like me.I Live in Virginia and i just ...
  A: I have been trying to follow all the BTRO rules which are supposed to be taking effect and I know ...
98 Subaru Forester damaged when towed6/21/2009
  Q: My AWD Forester was towed with a front end dolly leaving the rear tires on the road. The tower ...
  A: Well I really have no idea of what could be causing the issues, other then it sounds like the AWD is ...
Towing Unregistered Car in Miami, FL6/21/2009
  Q: I have been living in the same apartment complex since August of 2008 for college. Parking is ...
  A: Well I have to say that it looks like it would be all on you. I am not sure what state the vehicle ...
Towing Issues6/21/2009
  Q: Are there any special tags for towing an unregistered/no tag vechile in Baltimore, Maryland? Please ...
  A: I am lost as to what you are really asking... If you are asking if an unregistered - no tag vehicle ...
Not Posted as Private Property in Ca6/21/2009
  Q: I know you reference the ca dmv web site for questions regarding CA V.C. 22658 but i have questions ...
  A: Well I hate to say this but most of the issues are a civil matter, as the vehicle was towed from ...
Damage to factory spoiler from towing.6/19/2009
  Q: My 2000 Sebring was towed the other night for suspended liscense.... It recieved some damage to the ...
  A: Well I have to question a few issues here, and also state a few things. First of all, if there were ...
towing of car w/handicap placard6/19/2009
  Q: I have a handicap placard because I have MS. I live in Los Angeles County in CA. My car was towed ...
  A: Well if you do a lot of traveling and driving then you do need to keep up on the laws of the states ...
Tow damage via Repo6/18/2009
  Q: My SUV, a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was repo'd and I guess the term is rear towed, back up, front ...
  A: Best place online to find towing information is at www.towspec.com Its where I look up a lot of ...
Towed from a handicapped space6/17/2009
  Q: I parked in my residence parking lot; I live in Houston, Texas.I have a handicaaped sticker but I am ...
  A: Well, as I have been following the laws and changes in Texas, I have heard both sides of the ...
Towing in NH6/17/2009
  Q: I have a car that I use on the weekends right now. I take the bus to work to be 'green' and living ...
  A: Well, this is one of those weird gray areas of laws and towing issues. First of all, there are ...
towing from city street6/16/2009
  Q: Is it legal for a management company of an association to have a vehicle towed from a city street? I ...
  A: Well in some cases the property is Private property but with agreements for the city to maintain the ...
Interstate towing6/16/2009
  Q: I have a tow business in Idaho. Basic light & medium duty towing from point A to point B, no ...
  A: Karen, from what you describe of your operation it sounds like you are an "INTRASTATE OPERATION" in ...
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE6/15/2009
  Q: Sir,I have a Nissan Armada Vehicle registered as a family vehicle not a commercial.I have an ...
  A: Well I have to say that from what you mention in the question, I believe that the tow was legal from ...
Towing from private property6/15/2009
  Q: My daughter's car was parked in the lot at a bar where she and her friends were meeting. They ...
  A: http://www.puco.ohio.gov/Puco/IndustryTopics/Topic.cfm?id=4520 That link should be a good starting ...
Exp. Lic. Vehicle in street6/13/2009
  Q: We park our van on the street in front of our house. The registration expired a couple weeks ago and ...
  A: Well if they do not see the vehicle then it is hard to tow it. As to the ticket, well you do have ...
Bandit Tow Truck Operators6/11/2009
  Q: I'm trying to find out where I can find the laws for my county as it pertains to tow truck ...
  A: Well this will be such an answer to a question which really can get into big issues... FIRST OF ...
Clean up and towing6/10/2009
  Q: I work for a freight company in Indianapolis,Indiana and was wondering how to get involved in ...
  A: Well over the years, I have used temp services for that, along with a list of people which we keep ...
How do I tow a 2002 4 wheel drive jeep liberty6/10/2009
  Q: I am moving from Md to Az. I nbeed to tow my jeep behind my pick up what is the best way to do this ...
  A: In so much as I can understand your concern about the $900.00 for the trailer, I would go with the ...
Dolly Towing6/10/2009
  Q: Can I tow my 2006 Mustang Convertible backwards on a tow dolly? This is after I check the front ...
  A: Do not trust just the steering wheel lock assembly..Its not that strong.. Yes you can wrap the seat ...
unregistered car towed6/10/2009
  Q: Here is the situation. I was traveling for a month and during this period my plates expired. Once I ...
  A: Well its hard to say if you can win, since the "actual physical" plate was expired and if I read the ...
Dolly Towing6/9/2009
  Q: Can I tow my 2006 Mustang Convertible backwards on a tow dolly? This is after I check the front ...
  A: While I try to avoid answering RV type questions and such, it sounds like you understand what needs ...
Damaged body kit6/9/2009
  Q: My 1998 Camaro was parked on the street in front of my house. It had an incomplete registration and ...
  A: Well since you mentioned the "180" form, I am guessing that you are in California... Yes in some ...
Posting private property for no parking6/9/2009
  Q: I live in oregon outside of citylimits in Linn county and have a business that I would like to post ...
  A: Most tow companies will be able to post the signs and such which meet the state requirements for tow ...
car towed6/8/2009
  Q: Naples, florida. Towing company says that my car was parked at the guest parquing for 4 days and all ...
  A: Well you are correct that a "written log" can be bad or falsified but it also works great... But ...
street tow-away zone signs6/8/2009
  Q: I live in Honolulu, HI and parked on Dole St. There are signs posted along some parts of the street ...
  A: I have terrible times finding out information on Hawaiian towing laws and as such I can not find ...
realse the car from tow company6/6/2009
  Q: tow company tow my car at little rock arkansas ...
  A: Well, one factor which might affect this issue is if the vehicle was towed by order of the police ...
front bumper cracked durring towing6/5/2009
  Q: I have AAA roadside, and I needed to be towed off the freeway. I called AAA and told them that my ...
  A: Well, speaking as a tow truck driver who used to do a lot of AAA calls over the years, I have to say ...
Towing Laws!!6/4/2009
  Q: Can you please explain to me exactly when a towing company can charge you for a storage fee in Oxon ...
  A: As a general rule, anytime that a vehicle enters the storage yard and is unhooked from the tow ...
regulations on taking inventory of towed vehicle6/2/2009
  Q: My husband's car was recently towed from an apt complex which was private property because it had ...
  A: Well I am sorry for your loss, and I am sure its not a good thing to discuss here... But Louisiana ...
Towing6/2/2009
  Q: I imagine this was legal but still some states vary in laws. My car was towed from Pearlridge mall, ...
  A: Well you are right, each state has different laws and regulations regarding towing vehicles from ...
Truck Towed from Condo Complex6/2/2009
  Q: My truck was towed this morning from my complex (Pomona, California). My truck has never been towed ...
  A: I really have no answer to this question as to if you have a case to get your money back... You ...
Towed6/1/2009
  Q: My car was towed this weekend. I had parked front in with emergency brake on. On my way home an ...
  A: Well its really hard to answer this question, specially in the "what if" issue regarding towing... ...
Car towed from freeway6/1/2009
  Q: Is there a law or anything that says how long a vehicle can stay on the side of a freeway in San ...
  A: This is a gray area for answering questions as I agree with the state's answers on towing vehicles ...
Towed last night5/31/2009
  Q: Towed last night. Lexington, Kentucky by Winchester Towing at China Hut. The sign was hidden by a ...
  A: Lexington Kentucky has some regulations on impounding from private property and the link I have to ...
Vehicle Immobilization5/31/2009
  Q: I live in Bethesda, MD and was recently booted as an alternative to towing. It was actually more ...
  A: in most places it is legal and not widely used. Reason is that it tends to still have the issue of ...
Removal of vehicle without notice5/30/2009
  Q: California is what state I am referenceing. May 2008 a vehicle was towed from my sister in laws ...
  A: Well I am not sure about this question as it gets into the legal ends of the "ownership" of the ...
condominium parking5/30/2009
  Q: My wife and I have been unable to pay for our condo nor the condo maintenance since we've been ...
  A: I would say that based on my limited legal knowledge of Condo purchase - maintenance contracts that ...
Towing recovery of sold vehicle5/30/2009
  Q: I had sold my beautiful car to a friend bout 1.5 yr's ago and he then sold it to another party ...
  A: Well I imagine that if you could get the title to the vehicle you can redeem the vehicle after you ...
my car was towed from apartment5/28/2009
  Q: i parked my car in an apartment complex in the Sacramento around 8 at night. when i went out to ...
  A: "also i didn't realized at that time but they had post in the gate warning for unauthorized parking. ...
Towing my truck off my property!5/28/2009
  Q: I am a developer in Carmel Indiana. In one of my developments I keep a 1984 C60 dump truck on the ...
  A: Well this question I have read a few times and I am with you, as someone had to misrepresent ...
half owner of car other half not paying5/28/2009
  Q: state of kentucky. a friend was down on their luck and needed a car. i cosigned on the loan. both ...
  A: Well I am not a lawyer, but I would check with one about the legalities of taking the vehicle since ...
Starting my own company.5/27/2009
  Q: I'm trying to open a small towing company with 1 truck. I am wondering how much it is going to cost ...
  A: Pablo, I am going to give a few general answers here and do not take it the wrong way, but your ...
requesting a photo from a towing company5/26/2009
  Q: My Jeep was towed from a apartment complex parking lot. I was parked on the edge of a curb, the ...
  A: Well I tried to find specific information on Arizona laws where the tow company is "REQUIRED" to ...
Towing company - owner auth to move car5/26/2009
  Q: Car wrecked on 4/23. Police called G. Towing Co. to move to their location. I made claim with A. ...
  A: Ah, good old legal questions which I hate trying to answer. It sounds as if G did not really want ...
towing5/25/2009
  Q: i was parked in apt. complex in pasadena,texas (harris county)there was no posted sign on the actual ...
  A: YES, NO, MAYBE is the answer here... Texas is changing the rules about towing vehicles from private ...
Broke down on freeway and now missing5/25/2009
  Q: My car is registered in Idaho, but while driving on freeway in Phoenix, Az I had car trouble and had ...
  A: Well, I hate to say this, but it might not have been towed by the police department... I would do ...
tow package5/24/2009
  Q: I am in the process of selecting another Chrysler Ltd mini-van - my current one has the tow package ...
  A: This is not really my expertise area, but the "heavy duty tow package" will have additional ...
storage5/23/2009
  Q: can a wrecker service who has a storage facility available take your car to thier house and keep it ...
  A: I really wish I could provide a solid answer to this, but I have to say that at times over the years ...
towing a ford f1005/23/2009
  Q: I have a 79 ford f100 thats 2 wheel drive regular cab pickup which weighs about 4000lbs...maybe ...
  A: I wish I could provide a solid answer on this, but basic rule of thumb is not to tow anything which ...
stolen car5/22/2009
  Q: my car was stolen from my yard about 1 month ago it was i received a call from the police saying it ...
  A: Well it mainly is a company policy which you might be dealing with in regards to the storage fees ...
towing5/21/2009
  Q: I have a full size 86 f250, with a 4 inch body lift and 36 inch tires on it, I have small trailor ...
  A: this is what I found on the State of Oregon website... *********** 1) Do trailers need lights if ...
Towing someone in front of my driveway5/21/2009
  Q: I live in newark, nj near the corner of the street. The corner is a public bus stop which means no ...
  A: The fact that it is a public street means that you are a homeowner can not call and have vehicles ...
Vehicle Towed from the Mall5/21/2009
  Q: I went to the mall today for lunch. I parked and went in. I ordered my food and sat down to eat it. ...
  A: Well California laws are great and very accurate but there are times and places where signs are not ...
Permit doesn't fit mirror5/20/2009
  Q: I work in a building (in Ohio) where one of people who works maintenance seems to have a grudge ...
  A: Well, it does seem a bit nit picky as to having it on the mirror verses the dash but there are ...
Can i sell my police impounded car?5/20/2009
  Q: I live in Romulus MI and my car got towed for improper plates ( i have the original plate it is ...
  A: I really do not have an answer for this question as it would be hard to really sell it and then let ...
Towing my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited5/20/2009
  Q: Good Morning, I need to tow my Jeep because it has broke down, but I wanted to know what is the ...
  A: well generally the tow company will send the correct truck to do the job, but yes a flatbed is more ...
Towing 2 wheel drive auto vehicle backward5/19/2009
  Q: Can I pull my 2003 mercury mountaineer 2 wheel drive automatic backward on a tow dolly? If so, what ...
  A: Way to many variables in this question to answer it properly... Yes, backwards is the best method, ...
Las Vegas Fire Lane Towing5/19/2009
  Q: I live in an apartment complex in Las Vegas, NV witch is all marked fire lanes. I was working my ...
  A: Well it sounds like the tow truck driver who lives in the complex does not want to "pee in his pool" ...
towing a '97 4runner on car dolly5/19/2009
  Q: Can we tow our automatic '97 4X4 4runner on our car dolly with the rear wheels on the dolly, ...
  A: I tend not to answer questions like this, as its real hard to answer them effectually... But rear ...
Towed while out of country5/18/2009
  Q: I left town May 8 (Baltimore, MD) suddenly due to the serious illness of my Mother in England. She ...
  A: Well I am going to bet that if you did not redeem the vehicle that it would be sold and the city ...
Notice to Owner to Tow Car5/17/2009
  Q: I live in Newport Beach, California. I have read the DMV website for CA and cannot find my answer. ...
  A: Well the issue tends to get complicated with the "home owners association" involved. Those great ...
wrongful towing5/17/2009
  Q: SAN DIEGO, CA: I parked on the street in Little Italy in San Diego on a Friday night in a space ...
  A: Well as I see this question in its different locations all the time, I have to say that it sounds ...
where's my car??5/17/2009
  Q: How do I find out where my car was towed to? I live in Tehachpi, ca.
  A: Well best answer is to call the local police department if it was in the city... If it was out of ...
Lien sale, retrieving personal property5/16/2009
  Q: If this question goes to Richard, you should know it is a continuation of a previous thread ...
  A: Tim, I am sorry that it appears you ran into one of the "black sheep" of towers who are out there... ...
Mass towings5/16/2009
  Q: This happened in Jefferson County, CO. I was at work today when I got a call from my friend to run ...
  A: Well I have to say that at least you got out lucky without being towed... Now it does get a bit ...
police towed my car5/16/2009
  Q: Lyndhurst, NJ I live in apartment complex. I have my own off-street parking space but recently I ...
  A: according to what I find about parking regulations in your town, there are several rules and types ...
Phoenix tow - Illegally parked4/30/2009
  Q: Phoenix, AZ City-operated street Police ordered tow I parked in front of a friend's residential ...
  A: Well I have to say, that if they just ticketed vehicles and left them in place it kind of defeats ...
finances required4/30/2009
  Q: How much money is REQUIRED for us to personally have by the transportation authority (or whoever) in ...
  A: I know that this is a huge web site to point you to, but it covers all aspects of transportation in ...
Retrieval of personal property from van4/29/2009
  Q: I can't afford to bail out my van, so I accept the loss. But the contents are of importance to me. ...
  A: I would say that it sounds like the "tow company policy" is what you are encountering... I do not ...
motorcycle towing4/29/2009
  Q: I dropped my heavy motorcycle on a small road in north west New Jersey. At the police suggestion a ...
  A: A few issues come into play with this issue... First of all, AAA is a "motorist Emergency Roadside ...
Question about having vehicle towed from property4/28/2009
  Q: Im a resident of Birmingham, Alabama. I recently evicted a renter from my house who had been ...
  A: check with one of the companies up there like ABC or Weil and see what they say. You might have ...
Towing with a dolly4/28/2009
  Q: I have a 1998 Ford Econoline Club Wagon with a frame hitch (U-Haul). I need to tow a 1987 Corvette ...
  A: You are correct in the fact that many vehicles are "dollied" backwards... Now I know that U-Haul ...
Re: Potential Damage to 2007-2008 VW Touareg4/27/2009
  Q: A newer VW Touareg was towed by a San Diego California AAA service provider recently for an ...
  A: Well, you are correct that the book says "flatbed recommended" but there are a lot of times and even ...
towing4/27/2009
  Q: Recently I was in an accident, my truck was towed by a flatbed. The bumper was bent into the tire so ...
  A: I doubt it unless the vehicle just had the bumper pulled out of the tire... Was it repaired at a ...
Towed away right before me4/26/2009
  Q: I walked outside last night to find two guys who said they were towing my car because it didn't have ...
  A: well it sounds like the tow company has permission to "patrol tow" which in many areas is legal, ...
Redeem towed car4/24/2009
  Q: My sons car has been towed in Tampa, FL from an apartment complex. Since his car is registered in my ...
  A: Well this issue is very common which kids driving either vehicles owned by parents or others ...
Towed in Virginia at a Marriott4/22/2009
  Q: I am a frequent guest (Platinum member (not that it means anything anymore)) at a local Marriott in ...
  A: As far as I know, disputing charges on credit cards have rules and regulations which have to be ...
illegal towing4/22/2009
  Q: my question is this, yesterday my vehicle was parked at a friends townhouse directly in front of her ...
  A: That answer is TRUE and FALSE... It depends on where you are as each State and even Cities have ...
Towing co.4/21/2009
  Q: Ok, my friend won a case in small claims court in Florida, the settlement is a little over 5,0000.00 ...
  A: Sorry for the delay but its been busy here at work and I have no time to do these it seems.. As to ...
People parking in front of my garage4/21/2009
  Q: I live in Newark NJ I live in my own house that has a garage. But for some reason almost every ...
  A: If I read your question correctly, the issue is with vehicles blocking your driveway. This is on a ...
Towing & Theft4/19/2009
  Q: My car blew a flat and also a tire rode-end broke off. My car (1998 Range Rover) was immobile. I ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering its been busy at work lately.. If I am reading this right, you ...
Financed car total loss4/18/2009
  Q: Three years ago, I got a financed car to my wife. We got separated however I keep doing the car ...
  A: Well if the bank still has an interest in the vehicle (you owe money so they do) and you have no ...
What documents are needed for a towing company to salvage a vehicle4/18/2009
  Q: My 18 year old sons car was towed from a accident scene. He was killed in the accident. Within 5 ...
  A: I would still investigate the laws of your state regarding disposing of the vehicle legally. I doubt ...
Towed in Virginia at a Marriott4/17/2009
  Q: I am a frequent guest (Platinum member (not that it means anything anymore)) at a local Marriott in ...
  A: Well, I have to say that this issue is one were there are a few "KEY POINTS" which affect the issue. ...
illegal tow4/16/2009
  Q: At 9:15 am in Tempe AZ our landlord tagged are truck for tow stating it was in operable(untrue it ...
  A: You always have the right to go to small claims court and have a judge decide if it was towed ...
illegal tow?4/16/2009
  Q: My vehicle was towed from my apartment complex for having expired vehicle registration tags. The ...
  A: Well in all the classes I have taken covering towing and towing issues, this kind of issue comes up. ...
charges4/15/2009
  Q: Rich: what is the standard fee for tow and recovery mileage charges? NYS. I've read the motor ...
  A: Well that is all different as each company does what it thinks is "fair market value" for it's ...
charges4/15/2009
  Q: Rich: what is the standard fee for tow and recovery mileage charges? NYS. I've read the motor ...
  A: Debbie, this is such a loaded question that it defies answer.... Unless there is a "contract" ...
Towing for cleanup4/15/2009
  Q: I live in an apartment complex in Branford, Connecticut. The management put out a 2 & 3 day notice ...
  A: Wow, talk about funny timing, I just quoted a trucking company on towing a truck back to Alabama ...
Towing fees4/14/2009
  Q: I am an Indiana resident. We just had a trailer towed by the Police dept. The tow yard is only open ...
  A: Yes they can charge for storage as long as the vehicle is in the yard... Now generally, the tow ...
questions on towing4/14/2009
  Q: 1. In michigan what are the consumers rights when they have been towed for example if i wanted to ...
  A: Well I tried to research Michigan laws and I find a few different rules and stuff like that... ...
towing rear wheel drive vehicle4/13/2009
  Q: Is it safe to tow a rear wheel drive vehicle backwards, the rear wheels on a tow dolly? Is there a ...
  A: This is out of my area of expertise to an extent since its an RV issue, but yes you can tow the ...
state towing laws4/13/2009
  Q: i got pulled over and got a ticket for no insurance, expired 3 day drivers license and something ...
  A: Since I do not know what State you are in, I can not really say what the laws are... But state law ...
will my car get towed if I took it already?4/13/2009
  Q: Im jimmy and I live in MN, st.paul. I parked my car at my brothers apartments parking lot. According ...
  A: Well I can not actually speak for the management or the tow company but a lot of vehicles get ...
charging for towing and storage4/12/2009
  Q: We sold a car on Thursday night, the next day no one could go to DMV to file the release of ...
  A: Well California law does say that the registered owner of record is responsible for towing and ...
tow bar towing4/12/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a 2000 crown vic in oregon and am going to tow it to louisiana. I will be ...
  A: Well, this question is kind of out of my area of expertise, but I want to point out something... ...
towing for expired tags4/10/2009
  Q: They towed my car and I was parked on the street of an apartment complex (no parking structure in ...
  A: Its strange that DMV will not issue a permit if you have paid the fees to get the tags, but then ...
insurance paying tow bills4/9/2009
  Q: I own a towing company in Washington state and recently I have had to insurance company's refuse to ...
  A: Many years ago, the executive director of the Washington Tow Truck Association, Art Langley ( also a ...
front or back towing4/9/2009
  Q: I have a 2004 Cadillac CTS. Can this car be towed from both the front and the back?
  A: I am not sure what you are asking here... Any vehicle can be towed by a tow truck be it a wheel ...
20inch tires4/8/2009
  Q: should you stay away from using a wheel lift on 20"tires a freind says no that the force used to ...
  A: While this "theory" sounds logical, it would require the same amount of pressure on the rims as if ...
gvw us gvcw4/8/2009
  Q: i have a ford f450, the listed gvw is 16000, when in tow my gvcw is 20000, if stoped im 4000 over my ...
  A: This gets into areas which are not really my expertise, but again it is what I deal with all the ...
Towing trespassing cars from private property4/7/2009
  Q: I own a condo in Baltimore with two deeded parking spots. There is no question which spots belong ...
  A: I understand your problem and while you want to do something to "teach the neighbors", I highly ...
towing from my apt4/7/2009
  Q: I have lived in my apt for 1 yr, I rented out a carport and paid in advance. Last night I parked in ...
  A: YES If you registered the vehicle and were issued a permit - Tag and it was not visible, then it ...
Car towed from colsed business lot4/6/2009
  Q: I've moved to Glen Burnie, MD. from Pa. last month. The parking lot was full at a nightclub I went ...
  A: Interesting question here, and I want to say that Maryland towing laws are very hard to find ...
Parking ticket vs. towing4/6/2009
  Q: I got a parking ticket in Hollywood over the weekend and the ticket officer threatened me that I ...
  A: This is the best answer I can find from doing a search on the question topic... ...
Storage Stuff4/6/2009
  Q: What is the maximum amount of days we can charge for storage on a vehicle.
  A: Talk about a loaded question...Where this is would be a huge factor. This depends on state laws in ...
stolen car removal damaged my land4/6/2009
  Q: I have 5 acres, a stolen car was dumped off a cliff onto the back part of my property which is a ...
  A: yes most definitely talk to the vehicles insurance company about "environmental restoration" of the ...
Towing from Rhode Island to Florida4/5/2009
  Q: I have a 07 Siena Van with tow package I want to tow my 06 Mazda Miata 6 speed to Florida I need to ...
  A: This is not my area of expertise, but check with U-Haul. They have a great website full of ...
AAA vs. CHP tow4/4/2009
  Q: My car broke down on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena, Calif. with a broken cell phone during evening ...
  A: Well in 99% of the cases, a "law enforcement ordered tow" will beat a request for other towing ...
Illegal Tow?4/3/2009
  Q: My roommate had his car towed from in front of our house the other night. This is Montgomery ...
  A: If your friend believes he was towed "illegally" or not, the act of calling the police department ...
Unauthorized towing4/3/2009
  Q: A friend was rear ended in an accident, the Maryland State police responded to the seen, a tow truck ...
  A: Well, there are a few issues here which can affect the answer, but they tend to get complicated at ...
WRECKER BED4/3/2009
  Q: HEY HOW R U QUICK QUESTION BE 21 FOOT JERR-DAN FLAT BED WON'T GO FORWARD PTO IS OK WHEEL LIFT AND ...
  A: Well not real sure, but I think that their might be a check valve in there somewhere.. The most ...
towing4/2/2009
  Q: I live in Georgia and was visiting a friend in Baltimore City at her apartment complex. I was towed ...
  A: I really hate questions in Baltimore as I have a huge problem finding answers to them... For some ...
Towing from Public Streets4/1/2009
  Q: I have a question about parking on public streets. I work for a company that has a parking lot for ...
  A: Well since I am not very good with my Crystal Ball this week, I really do not know where this is ...
towing4/1/2009
  Q: I was pulled over a week ago and my car was towed away.. Can a tow company hold your personal ...
  A: it depends on the state laws where you are at, and since you did not say the state it happened in I ...
Towing Issues4/1/2009
  Q: I am planning a moving trip to San Antonio, Texas May 1st and I would like to pull my vehicle ...
  A: I am sorry about Penske and Uhaul saying you can not tow your vehicle behind the truck. I know that ...
towing on a car dolly3/30/2009
  Q: Can I tow a 1991 ford f150 truck on a car dolly behind a 24ft moving truck(ryder) without causing ...
  A: Well this is really out of my area of expertise, but I would believe that the Pickup is to heavy for ...
Question on patrol towing in CA Alameda country3/30/2009
  Q: Some towing company always patrol towing inside my community, but this company was not the one our ...
  A: Well the community "MANAGEMENT" needs to know about this, so that they can take care of it. Now the ...
Towing my Torrent3/29/2009
  Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac Torrent that I want to tow behind my motorhome. Can it be towed with all 4 ...
  A: while "DINGY" towing is not my area of expertise, I would be more inclined to use a tow dolly and ...
On duty driving HRs3/29/2009
  Q: I was wondering what is the correct answer for a tow truck driver and the hrs they can drive. My ...
  A: OH JOY, this question comes up again. Tow truck drivers do have so many variations of how they ...
car towed after crash3/28/2009
  Q: I drove my car into a ditch and hit a tree. It was caused by snowy roads. It was on private ...
  A: Well first of all you admit you had an accident when you hit the tree. That is property damage. ...
Crumy Krispy Kreme3/27/2009
  Q: I parked in the krispy Kreme parking lot that said for customers only. I ate breakfast at the ...
  A: Well you mentioned that you "were a customer" at one point and then left the property to go to the ...
Questionable Fire Lane3/27/2009
  Q: I was recently towed in a gated neighborhood in California. I was in a fire lane. What constitutes a ...
  A: Sorry to hear you got towed for a firelane violation. Below are the links to the towing rules and ...
Towing policies/safeguards3/26/2009
  Q: I drove my husbands vehicle to the park yesterday. I recently had a child and my 2 year old was ...
  A: Well I really would like to help answer this question, but not sure where you are... You mention ...
Trailer Question3/26/2009
  Q: We bought a homemade trailer that apparently used to be a boat trailer, now with wooden floor and ...
  A: Its not really my area of expertise, but with homemade trailers so many things come into play... ...
towing toyota tercel; front wheel drive3/26/2009
  Q: I have a 91 toyota tercel. The tow truck driver towed it with the front wheels on the ground. The ...
  A: well it should off been towed with the front wheels lifted or it can be towed with the rear end ...
towed to wrong locations3/25/2009
  Q: We requested that a car be towed to a specific dealership at a certain location 7 miles from where ...
  A: From what I understand the Nevada Transportation Authority regulates - licenses and controls the ...
towing3/24/2009
  Q: how long do they have to keep your car before auctioning it off to the public? what if your car got ...
  A: Well this question is one that I can not answer with specific answers... It sounds as if what ...
car towed for alarm was going off3/23/2009
  Q: I read your other article about the same instance where a car got towed for there alarm was going ...
  A: Well if you heard the alarm once in 6 years then you most likely knew you had an alarm. Now as to ...
Nonconsentual tow, not police authorized3/22/2009
  Q: My son's car went off the road into a persons yard, the yard was very swampy so a extrication/tow ...
  A: There is a very fine line in calls like this one there. First of all I want to say that AAA ...
Was this a legal tow3/21/2009
  Q: My husband was visiting an auto shop a friend of his rents in a 'complex' in Denver, Colorado. He ...
  A: Wow, this is interesting... First of all the Colorado PUC office does regulate the tow companies ...
Car towed in apartment complex3/20/2009
  Q: I read another similar question, so I do apologize if you've answered it a million times. My friend ...
  A: Well from what you describe to me the parking area is most likely a carport style area separate from ...
Towing of Commercial Vehicle3/20/2009
  Q: My husbands work vehicle was towed from our community (visitor parking section) but the proper pass ...
  A: Well this sounds like one of the locations where the tow trucks do "patrol - cruise" the lots ...
towing numbers3/20/2009
  Q: I have towing company in IL with one tow truck(small one car tow truck which can pull only one car). ...
  A: You would need DOT numbers as you are "for hire"... MC numbers are also required and I am not sure ...
broken frame??3/19/2009
  Q: The mobile home community where I live had my car towed for expired plates. (only two weeks expired ...
  A: Well I seriously doubt that towing the vehicle "broke the frame" There are all kinds of things ...
illegal towing?3/19/2009
  Q: This happened on a apartment(Commercial, not city property) bldg lot in Baltimore city. Car was ...
  A: Well part of this question you have answered already yourself. " I always assumed it was wrong to ...
Stranded3/19/2009
  Q: Here's the story to my question. This past sunday my boyfriend and I got stuck in a creek and a ...
  A: Wow what a problem... First of all I do want to say that when the police called for the tow truck, ...
tire chalking in a private driveway?3/18/2009
  Q: I have recently discovered someone is chalking the tires of my vehicle in my driveway. (camphill ...
  A: Well other than guessing at a few things, its real hard to say what is happening... Maybe the City ...
Who is responsible for securing vehicle.3/18/2009
  Q: I was approached by an officer responding to a call at a business in NC who told me that my tag was ...
  A: Well as a tow truck driver, I am going to point out that even locked vehicles can be towed, but it ...
Chevy Malibu towed3/18/2009
  Q: I had to have my Malibu towed 3 times over the last month due to mechanical problems. The first 2 ...
  A: The issue of using "one chain only" to secure the vehicle on the flatbed (that is most likely what ...
dual wheels3/17/2009
  Q: Is there a difference in the towing capacity between dual and single wheel trucks of the same ...
  A: in basic terms, each tire has a "rating" of what it can carry weight wise. It is marked on the sides ...
tow truck driver3/17/2009
  Q: how many hours can a tow truck driver work before he has a day off i have a friend that works for a ...
  A: Well this loaded question is one which I will have a hard time answering as it depends on a few ...
Who is responsible for securing vehicle.3/16/2009
  Q: I was approached by an officer responding to a call at a business in NC who told me that my tag was ...
  A: Sorry to hear about the vehicle being towed. This sounds a bit strange as it seems that no one ...
My car yanked in my driveway to get to vehicle in front of it3/16/2009
  Q: I live in Texas. At 3:00 I was awakened by commotion in my driveway. When I went outside I found a ...
  A: I have been trying to find and understand the Texas laws on repos which is not really my area of ...
Towing a Kia Rio3/16/2009
  Q: I am towing a 2005 Kia Rio automatic behind a sixteen foot moving truck. I have the option to rent ...
  A: Well first of all be careful and remember that the moving truck is a lot bigger than any vehicle you ...
How can I tow my 05 Silverado3/3/2009
  Q: My questions is I have bought a 2005 Silverado 4X4 Z71 in Louisville KY and have to get it to our ...
  A: as long as it is in 2 wheel drive, and you are able to load it on the dolly backwards (rear drive ...
Tow from Condo Complex3/2/2009
  Q: My car was recently towed from the San Diego County, California, condo complex I live in due to ...
  A: Warning notices are more of a courtesy than a requirement... California laws regarding towing from ...
CA - Vehicle towed illegally from private property?3/2/2009
  Q: Good Morning and thank you for your time. Sat (2/28/09) at 5:00 pm needed gas. After filling ...
  A: Well California has many laws which regulate towing vehicles from private property and as such in ...
Towing from Burger King, sign issues2/18/2009
  Q: I was towed last night from the private lot of a Burger King in Newark, Delaware. Their sign says ...
  A: I am not really going to go into this issue as it sounds like you are splitting hairs here on ...
is it legal?2/18/2009
  Q: 2005 Truck was towed on Nov 21,2008 by police request. Truck was sold to my Father and title was ...
  A: WHERE DID THIS HAPPEN... That important information is lacking and makes it hard to really answer ...
removing car in ditch in snow bank2/18/2009
  Q: My car was burried in snow in ditch.When the car got pulled out the lower A frame or control arm ...
  A: well placing blame on the tow company on my part is hard to do, as I was not there and do not know ...
how long to get a lost title2/17/2009
  Q: Richard- I'm in Florida and on 12/10/08 I bought a $500. truck from a local tow co. and they told me ...
  A: Do you have the vehicle in your possession now ??? The lack of paperwork can bite you in the behind ...
lein sale statue2/17/2009
  Q: I have a vehicle in my impound facility in fort worth texas we picked it up in mansfield at the ...
  A: I would suggest that you check with the Texas Tow association and see what they suggest as to filing ...
tow said they can request title for my car2/13/2009
  Q: tow company told me as of 30 days they can ask for title to my car
  A: Yes, No, sometimes... A key part of this question is missing and that is what state you are in... ...
S.0.S2/13/2009
  Q: I had rented a car from texas and was heading to florida, got pulled over in Alabama, had my car ...
  A: Well given the small amount of information that I was provided, it sounds like the car rental ...
Help: 50+ Cars illegally towed Mountain High Resort, Wrightwood2/9/2009
  Q: This past Saturday 2/7/09 50+ cars were towed from the streets surrounding Mountain High Resort ...
  A: Well first of all California DMV has a great web site which lists all the rules which apply to ...
Improperly towing2/8/2009
  Q: This all took place in Omaha, NE We went out Saturday night stopped at a new place Restaurant, ...
  A: Well it sounds like you know you parked in the wrong place since you were at the new restaurant but ...
Towed from a Temporary No Parking Zone2/8/2009
  Q: My car was parked in a legal parking area in Philadelphia. While it was parked there (without my ...
  A: Well, I really have to say this first... I love to watch "parking wars" and see all the BS and hoop ...
key didnt work after car towed12/19/2008
  Q: y car was towed and impounded. When I picked up my car the engine turned over fine but wouldnt ...
  A: Burke, I really have an idea that you do not like tow companies at all.. First of all I am assuming ...
Personal Property12/19/2008
  Q: Do they have the legal right to keep my personal property remaining in my car after it has been ...
  A: Define "personal property" That is a big key here... As a general rule, personal property such ...
present while towing12/18/2008
  Q: my car was on the tow truck, however i was there before they drove away.. dont they have to give me ...
  A: YES, NO, SOMETIMES... A big part of this answer is depending on how "hooked up" the tow truck was ...
pulling axles12/17/2008
  Q: On a greyhound type bus with a manual Trans should you pull the axle when towing?
  A: Yes, you are best off pulling axles as it is a lot easier and very much safer than pulling the ...
tieing down vehicle12/17/2008
  Q: can you tell me the legnth an enclosed trailer should be that is hauling 2 cars? i was informed that ...
  A: Each method has its own advantages, securing via the frame is good if you can find things to hook to ...
Towing Procedures12/16/2008
  Q: I am looking into going into towing business and and am in the process of acquiring a used FB TT, ...
  A: Eric, I would love to provide you with all this information but it would be a huge answer ...
towing notification12/16/2008
  Q: My car was broken into in my apartment complex in California. My parking tag was stolen, and the ...
  A: Ah the NOTICE ISSUE... Believe it or not, when the law was enacted, there were several tow ...
Entry of towed vehicle in Sacramento, CA12/16/2008
  Q: I wrongfully parked (100%) in front of someone's driveway. (I managed to not notice it...) My car ...
  A: well as a general - practical rule, tow companies do not enter vehicles for several reasons ...
college student needs help with towing NIGHTMARE12/15/2008
  Q: I recently drove my 1992 Buick Skylark from St. Louis, MO to Atlanta, GA where I now go to college. ...
  A: Well the options are simple as I see it, borrow the money to pay the tow bill at any amount you can ...
Car towed while running12/14/2008
  Q: I live in State College, PA. My car was parked in front of my house, not in a parking spot. I had ...
  A: You will not find any laws which say that a vehicle can not be towed while running, nor one that ...
towing question12/13/2008
  Q: In April of this year my daughters car was wrecked and the police had it towed to a tow yard. I was ...
  A: Ok, I am not sure what happened during the "notification process" which you should of had happen... ...
reserved parking spaces until 6pm12/12/2008
  Q: I have been parking in the same lot behind my work for almost a year now, in Seattle Washington. ...
  A: I would question this as "who owns the property" as when a business moves in they tend to get ...
Private property booting12/11/2008
  Q: In Florida there is a newly formed corporation that sells a business "system" and a "territory" ...
  A: I know that there is a current ongoing issue about booting vehicles in the Orlando area and that ...
Towing Charges12/11/2008
  Q: A florida towing company involuntarily towed my car out of my apartment complex. For a 5 mile tow, ...
  A: Well from what I see the charges are inline with what is average pricing for impound towing fees... ...
enclosed trailer legnths12/10/2008
  Q: can you tell me the legnth an enclosed trailer should be that is hauling 2 cars? i was informed that ...
  A: That would make a bit of sense as you need room to secure the vehicles inside the trailer. But as ...
Thinking about getting into the towing business12/9/2008
  Q: What type of certification or license is required to run a tow trucking business and two operate a ...
  A: In some states, there are specific requirements for tow truck operators licenses (think Florida, ...
Lot ownership12/8/2008
  Q: My friend, who was my driver, was towed from a lot on Saturday that has never enforced towing ...
  A: As to this question, at the end of my attempted answer will be a link to a tow company down in ...
towing question12/8/2008
  Q: In April of this year my daughters car was wrecked and the police had it towed to a tow yard. I was ...
  A: As to legal recourse, sure you can always sue the tow company for not following the laws.... BUT ...
towing12/7/2008
  Q: We live in a mobile home park in Hayward,Ca.Our manager recently started a contract with a towing ...
  A: Well given a few things here, it does sound a bit chickens##t as to the tow companies practices, but ...
towed12/5/2008
  Q: Good afternoon,my brothers car broke down one morning on the way to work. He called to have somebody ...
  A: A lot of this depends on if the "officer determines it is a TRAFFIC HAZARD" or not... If any part ...
Towing Damage to a 94 Toyota Corolla Gli A/T12/3/2008
  Q: I flat-towed my corolla gli a/t for a distance of a kilometer when its distributor failed not ...
  A: COULD THIS, DID THIS ??? I hate these kind of questions... As to towing the vehicle with the ...
46.55.063 Contract Availability for Review12/2/2008
  Q: In reference to a private party contract (rca 46.55.063 WA State), does the towing company have to ...
  A: Well since I am not a lawyer, I can not tell you exactly if you are or would be entitled to see the ...
Towing rights in NH12/2/2008
  Q: Richard, I was towed from a private lot a few weeks ago. It is an unused gas station that shares a ...
  A: Louis sorry for the delay, it has been hectic at work and I wanted to research the laws for New ...
towing limits12/2/2008
  Q: Our company has a Ford F-350 Diesel dually. It is rated at 11,000+ GVW and has a "commercial" ...
  A: This is not one of the areas that I can really answer, but the GVW (gross vehicle weight) is not the ...
Towed from own apt complex12/2/2008
  Q: I'm in Lexington Kentucky. I just moved into my apartment complex and had a different vehicle than ...
  A: What makes you think that the tow company would not see the money for the "drop fee" ? That is an ...
evicted tenants leaving vehicles on property12/2/2008
  Q: I recently evicted some tenants, and they left two vehicles on the property. It has been two weeks ...
  A: Well if you are going to leave the vehicles on the property you will always have the potential of ...
towing laws/home assn.11/22/2008
  Q: a tow truck driver watched me park at my house,when i walked in the door he hooked and fled fast. i ...
  A: Well in light of this issue,I would say that a search of your states website for either DMV or ...
Sold Car 10 Years Ago - Tow Operator Asking For Fees11/21/2008
  Q: I sold a car about 10 years ago when I was 18 years old. I did not properly notify the DMV in ...
  A: OUCH, you had a vehicle running around which you sold 10 years ago which was still in your name. I ...
Can towing damage rack and pinion steering11/21/2008
  Q: Yesterday, my husband was parked in visitors parking at my daughters apartment complex to sign a ...
  A: Well without seeing the vehicle and looking at things there, the chances of damage happening are ...
Illegal Impound?11/19/2008
  Q: I'm trying to help a friend who recently had her moped impounded for no apparent reason by the ...
  A: Well it might help if I knew where this helped but you missed that part of the question ...
Handicap parking in closed Restaurant11/18/2008
  Q: Can i be towed with the proper handicap placards, from the lot of a closed restaurant. I was ...
  A: Well I do not think that the handicapped sticker issue is what it really was towed for. Yes parking ...
vehicle towed from apartment complex.11/18/2008
  Q: I checked the rules®ulations from apartment complex that I own, and it is noted that any vehicle ...
  A: FIRST OF ALL FRED, I see you can not follow rules... I do not know where this happened, no City or ...
Kid can't afford to pay tow bill11/17/2008
  Q: We are in Washington state. My daughter's friend (he's 21) had his car towed after an accident. The ...
  A: Well as much as I hate to say it, what you have mentioned about the collections and the tow company ...
Towing laws: Idaho11/15/2008
  Q: My son ran off a graveled road at 3:00 am. He walked to a friends house with the intention of ...
  A: Well in reading the question I do have a few concerns here. First of all, your son was driving a ...
Recoup my car from tow yard.11/15/2008
  Q: Yesterday I was hit by another car and, because of confusion at the time, and although my car was ...
  A: Well this kind of thing is very common in certain parts of the US. California does not really have ...
Car Towing Fees11/14/2008
  Q: Earlier today my car was towed in Albany, California, due to expired registration. After obtaining ...
  A: Well first thing I see wrong here is that you let someone else do the calling and talking for you. ...
vehicle towed from private property11/13/2008
  Q: we received permission from the owner of an office complex on private property in Las Vegas NV to ...
  A: Well, as the laws read the vehicle owner is responsible for any and all towing and storage fees due ...
Illegal Sweeps11/12/2008
  Q: This past weekend, my wife and I experienced something that was very troubling and confusing. I live ...
  A: California DMV rules apply to towing vehicles from property and they have penalties and such that ...
Tow Dolly11/11/2008
  Q: I live in Clemson, SC and own a 2004 Honda CRV. We are moving and want to tow our 1986 Toyota pick ...
  A: Well I am not totally sure about the actual numbers here, but the 1986 Toyota pickup will be ...
how common is towing?11/11/2008
  Q: Got any figures on how many impound tows in NYC and impound/recovery tows nationally in an average ...
  A: I have no idea of how to actually track or compile this kind of information... I would guess that ...
Towing from Apartment Parking Lot11/11/2008
  Q: I was helping my son move a table up to his apartment in Towson, MD. It was a Sunday afternoon ...
  A: Well Maryland leaves the regulations of tow companies impounding from private parking lots up the ...
towing11/10/2008
  Q: My friend met her boyfriend at a restaurant, parked her car in the restaurant parking lot, but then ...
  A: Is it Legal or not ??? Well lets see, she was not a customer of the restaurant for the 3 hours it ...
Legalities of towing and selling vehicles11/9/2008
  Q: Chesterfield, Va. Car was towed from apartment complex where owner lives, with no prior notice from ...
  A: Well hopefully the vehicle was registered to the person where they used to live. Now as a general ...
Towing - Private Property- legally allowed to be there.11/8/2008
  Q: My husband was parked in a private lot that he was authorized to park in. He forgot to place his ...
  A: Well, first of all, I have to say that after looking at the Utah rules for tow trucks it would ...
Improperly marked fire lane tow (Riverside, CA)11/8/2008
  Q: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22658.htm http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22500_1.htm ...
  A: Well I am sure that I can not really answer this question in a manner that will help you with this ...
towing from impound11/7/2008
  Q: I live in Michigan. I just bought a tow dolly. I plan to use it to bring cars home to repair and ...
  A: Well I would love to tell you all your answers about towing for hire but I do believe that you will ...
Towing from Private Property in Brighton, MA11/7/2008
  Q: I was towed from an alleged private drive (which looked like a street) next to a liquor store ...
  A: Well at the end of the answer is a link to a lawyer site which discusses the Mass laws.. Now I have ...
Towing from a private parking lot11/5/2008
  Q: I rent an apartment in Washington, DC, as well as a spot in the apartment building's small parking ...
  A: Wow, I would really hate to be in that place as it is ripe for misuse and problems. First of all as ...
Drive Way Towing Question11/5/2008
  Q: I belong to a HOA and we are in discussion about towing any cars parked in private driveways that ...
  A: I agree that it is a bad deal to consider this issue. Now that you have mentioned California as ...
Drive Way Towing Question11/4/2008
  Q: I belong to a HOA and we are in discussion about towing any cars parked in private driveways that ...
  A: I really have no answer for this, as you know the "HOA's" do make the rules which are enforced ...
TOW TRUCKS11/4/2008
  Q: IM IN THE ARMY AND I WAS WONDERING HOW MUCH DOES A HEAVY DUTY TOW TRUCK DRIVER MAKE A WEEK ,MONTH , ...
  A: I can not answer this correctly as it varies with the area you would be working in, how much ...
Fleeing a tow truck?11/3/2008
  Q: Hey my name is Kevin from Newark, DE. I awoke to the sound of a tow truck backing up to my car in my ...
  A: Well it does vary with some issues and to say that it is legal or not well that is hard to really ...
Towing from private property11/3/2008
  Q: My stepson has a broken down vehicle in my driveway now for a little over a year, and refuses to do ...
  A: I doubt the state police would have it towed as it is more a civil matter than a criminal matter. ...
Car towed on private property11/2/2008
  Q: I park my car at my friends house in front of his garage on a private property. The next morning i ...
  A: And the question is ???? I am sorry but since I do not know where you are, what city and state I ...
my car has been towed from my apartment complex parking lot11/1/2008
  Q: I live in an apartment complex in Washington state. When I moved in, I registered my vehicle with ...
  A: Washington state law requires signs to be posted at the entrances to the complex with specific ...
Towing my Miata 5 speed on a dolly11/1/2008
  Q: I am moving from Orlando to North Dakota (yes Its going to be cold)and I bought a car dolly in order ...
  A: I try to stay away from these questions as there are lots of factors in this issue.. But yes the ...
towing without a "towing package" -- Jeep liberty10/31/2008
  Q: We are moving from Florida to Alaska and want to pull a uhaul trailer. We would be using a 2007 ...
  A: this is not my area of expertise and while you mention U Haul, I have to say that they have a great ...
Unauthorized Towing of My Vehicle10/30/2008
  Q: In January of 2008 I was driving a personal pick-up truck that quit along a highway next to a strip ...
  A: This issue does tend to fit the "illegal impound" issue and as such it can be taken to court to ...
Private Property Parking Rights10/29/2008
  Q: I am a tenant at a building with 6 units and 3 free parking spaces. The spaces are not individually ...
  A: Well you have encountered the basic and typical issue which affects apartments - condos... Most ...
Sold car, got towed, I still own it?10/29/2008
  Q: This is a question regarding a tow in Nebraska. Two months ago, I sold a car to a private party. ...
  A: Well the issue you are facing is normal due to the state laws in almost every state. Now as the ...
Might get towed.10/28/2008
  Q: Ok so i bought this car off a guy and his papers were messed up and said the pink was at his dads ...
  A: They can tow it almost anytime they want. And since I do not know this is happening I can not tell ...
HOW TO KEEP FROM TOWING?10/28/2008
  Q: What can I do to prevent my car from being towed, once a tow truck has arrived? What are the laws or ...
  A: I hope that this is what you are really looking for answers are. Well in pay parking lots, the ...
Releasing vehicle to someone other than RO10/28/2008
  Q: I have police contracts here in NJ. Sometimes the police department issues releases to someone ...
  A: Well I tried to research this issue and best answers I can come up with is one which you most ...
motorcycle towing when locked10/28/2008
  Q: I currently live in Folsom, CA in an apartment complex where they (1) require parking permits, (2) ...
  A: I really want to try and help with this, but it appears that you are kind of looking for legal ...
What should i do if my car was "illegally" towed10/27/2008
  Q: Last week, I parked my car at the sharing parking lot in crystal city, arlington, VA.There is a big ...
  A: Well shared parking lots are always the biggest problem when dealing with towing issues from lots. ...
towing dead BMW from behind10/27/2008
  Q: I have a BMW 318 rear wheel drive that is in a carport. I was going to donate it to Amer cancer ...
  A: I am confused here as to why you can not "recharge" a battery on a BMW. I have jump started hundreds ...
Regulated fees for towing10/25/2008
  Q: My car was towed from in front of a friends mobile home in a private park. The park has no signs ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, but I have to say that as far as I know there are "no set rates" in the Seattle ...
CA Impound10/23/2008
  Q: I checked the CA DMV sight and could not find anything on what I want to know about so i thought I'd ...
  A: well this question is one which a lawyer would have more fun on it... Why was it towed, is one of ...
Towing Vehicle and Horse Trailer10/23/2008
  Q: I operate a F-350 dually and tow a 4 horse slant trailer for private use. I can't get a good answer ...
  A: I would check with Illinois DMV as they would be the ones who "know" the correct classes of licenses ...
HOW TO KEEP FROM TOWING?10/22/2008
  Q: What can I do to prevent my car from being towed, once a tow truck has arrived? What are the laws or ...
  A: well the smart alec answer is to PARK LEGALLY... Since you did not mention what City or State you ...
TOW/LIEN FEES10/21/2008
  Q: Is it legal in California for a tow yard to impose any sort of lien fee if my car has only been ...
  A: The lien fee is "generally" applied when they start the paperwork required by law to file the ...
Towed twice now by my HOA10/21/2008
  Q: I live in a Riverside,CA condominium where I rent from the owner. Our first week here after we moved ...
  A: Well Minda, I am sorry for the delay in answering... This issue does sound a bit on the shady side ...
Towing without notice?10/20/2008
  Q: I live in Manhattan KS and my vehicle was towed out of the parking lot of my girlfriends apartment ...
  A: Well if the place is posted with signs and it says "permit parking" then it sounds legal to me. I ...
Regulated fees for towing10/20/2008
  Q: My car was towed from in front of a friends mobile home in a private park. The park has no signs ...
  A: Yes you can always contest the tow, small claims court is generally the way to do that... BUT, ...
ripped off10/20/2008
  Q: To start with, my husband works in Maryland and I stay home in NC. He travels back and forth. We ...
  A: Well sorry for the delay but its been hectic here at work.. Now this does sound as if there is a ...
Re: Towing from a reserved space10/19/2008
  Q: My car was towed from Artesia, Ca (zip 90701). We entered this shopping complex at around 3:55 PM At ...
  A: Ok, I am slightly lost here. Now you say you noticed you were parked in a reserved space after the ...
non-payment of towing fees10/18/2008
  Q: my husband was in an accident, no injured parties, he hit a tree on I-5 in Wash State, the engine is ...
  A: Yes Washington state has a law on the books about unpaid towing fees from police ordered tows... It ...
Snohomish County, WA laws10/15/2008
  Q: So my car was impounded by Monroe PD due to me not allowing a search to be conducted on my car. Tell ...
  A: I really would have a hard time, saying if that was legal or not... I can see both sides of it, one ...
towing issue10/12/2008
  Q: My car was towed in San Diego. Since I am not in San Diego, I just got the notice from towing ...
  A: Well most companies want the full owed bill not just a title for the services they provided... Yes ...
Towing From Private Property Montgomery County, Maryland10/12/2008
  Q: We are a three house cul-de-sac with a single driveway for entrance and exit. We have had problems ...
  A: Well each country in Maryland is the ones who set up the rules and regulations for towing, some of ...
Damage payment10/12/2008
  Q: . I work in massachusetts for a 3A/local/state police towing facility. I had an incedent a few weeks ...
  A: I can not answer this question when it deals with Massachusetts labor laws as I have no way to ...
Towing10/12/2008
  Q: Each Saturday morning a kind of local market is set-up in a local parking lot. I am familiar with ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, been busy at work... Now it sounds like it might of been one of those "HONEST ...
Impound forfiture/release10/10/2008
  Q: First off, I do not at the moment have a license. Last night in San Francisco, My buddy was ...
  A: Well, California has a license suspension impound law where it goes away for 30 days... Sounds like ...
towing fees10/9/2008
  Q: My sons car was found by the El Monte, CA Police Department on October 6th, 2006 @ 1:30pm. We were ...
  A: Police tow rates in California are sometimes set in contracts with the various agencies who the tow ...
NJ Tow10/9/2008
  Q: Richard Thanks for the info including NJ Reg in progress (I'll check if inacted). The regulations I ...
  A: Well the people involved would be the ones who authorized the tow. Be it a security guard or office ...
Landlord/ bad tenant10/9/2008
  Q: I'm a landlord in California. Can I have tenants broken down car, with expired tags towed away ...
  A: best answer I have is to read the California Vehicle codes and they have about a zillion issues ...
legal driveways10/7/2008
  Q: i live in New York [Brooklyn]i would like to know how can i find out if a driveway is legal
  A: wow, I would guess that there has to be a "definition" of what a driveway would consist of somewhere ...
Contest a Tow in Mass10/6/2008
  Q: My car was towed about three weeks ago. I was parked in a lot and apparently was parked in one of a ...
  A: You can try to contest the reason for the tow, but I think you would have more luck with the issue ...
How can I have my car towed if I cant find it and in another person possession?10/3/2008
  Q: Good day to you sir. I live in Centennial,CO. I sold my car to a friend and give the car to him even ...
  A: I doubt that the police will get involved as they will say it is a "civil matter". They might be ...
my car was towed w/ no warning10/3/2008
  Q: I dropped my car off for my boyfriend to use at work...I parked in the same place he does EVERYDAY ...
  A: Heather, I need more information on this question as to "WHERE IT HAPPENED" City and or State as the ...
towing10/3/2008
  Q: what info is needed on tow slips for ins. co. in PA
  A: I am not following the question here... Can you explain more about what you are asking... I would ...
PG County Laws Towing Cars10/2/2008
  Q: My friend's car was left at Marlow Heights shopping center, because she could not get the car ...
  A: Kathy, I have been trying to research Maryland rules and regulations for quite a while and I have ...
towing laws in San Antonio, TX10/1/2008
  Q: My son had a wreck in San Antonio. He was off the road in a church parking lot and had called our ...
  A: I have been studying this issue for a while as San Antonio has been involved in a long legal battle ...
My car in private property in San Jose, CA9/30/2008
  Q: Last Saturday, while helping my girlfriend move, I parked my car in front of hers and got towed by a ...
  A: Well depending on a few things, yes the tow company can come tow the vehicle away... First of all ...
Possible Towing Damage. in Las Vegas,NV9/28/2008
  Q: My car was Towed this morning from in front of my open Garage in my apartment complex. Which is ...
  A: Well without seeing the vehicle as it sits it could be one of a few things which happened... Way ...
towing in louisville ky9/27/2008
  Q: I have a 96 dodge intrepid that was towed from a parking lot...it sat there for less than 12 non ...
  A: State laws also cover the proper methods to gain "title" and or what they have to do when they get ...
car left on private property9/27/2008
  Q: this car was left here about month ago to be repaired. bill not paid,parts not bought, owner ...
  A: OK, I guess that you are a repair shop somewhere as that information is not supplied... Basically ...
towing in louisville ky9/27/2008
  Q: I have a 96 dodge intrepid that was towed from a parking lot...it sat there for less than 12 non ...
  A: hate to say it, but as the vehicle owner you are responsible for towing and storage fees.. Yes that ...
Illegal Tow Private Property Impound9/27/2008
  Q: I need help finding an attorney that will take this case. The property I have become a recent ...
  A: I am just a "tow truck driver" and I wish I could help you find answers here, but this is really out ...
Impound Sold My Car9/26/2008
  Q: My car was impounded on July 25th due to me driving on a suspended license. Long story short:I ...
  A: Well the California DMV website has lots of information on it as to towing laws, including "lien ...
Impound Sold My Car9/25/2008
  Q: My car was impounded on July 25th due to me driving on a suspended license. Long story short:I ...
  A: I would love to help you with the questions asked, but when dealing with the "lien process" of a ...
Impounded Vehicle - Notification Requirements9/24/2008
  Q: Greetings! I am trying to get details on the notification requirements associated with public ...
  A: Again I am not really able to provide "legal answers" to the questions and while I have links to ...
Private Towing - Newark NJ Shopping Center9/24/2008
  Q: Parked my car in a shopping center across from Dental College since I needed to stop briefly at the ...
  A: Well as much as you think you were taken by the tow company, it does sound as if you were somewhat ...
Towing vehicle9/23/2008
  Q: I was visiting a relative at her apartment in Grand Prairie, TX. I wasn't there 2 hours and my brand ...
  A: Well good luck in Court, and I hope that if you read this before you go, it helps... Marking of ...
a witness!9/23/2008
  Q: This happened in Denver Colorado. I walked up on the tow truck just finishing hooking up my car to ...
  A: Well a few "KEY PARTS" are missing here in the question.. First of all, why was it being towed and ...
General Authorization to Tow9/23/2008
  Q: I reside in Lancaster, CA. I have been to the DMV webpage, have done extensive research on the ...
  A: From what I understand of the California laws, the authorizing person needs to be present and sign ...
Towing a Mercedes-Benz9/23/2008
  Q: I have a Mercedes-Benz SL 500 I want to move from California to Wisconsin, I plan on renting a ...
  A: While I tend to stay away from RV towing and car transport trailer issues, you have found out that ...
private towing ?9/22/2008
  Q: i work at an outdoor resort in oak hill west virginia and the owner towed some of the employees car ...
  A: and the question is ???? If the owner of the resort "moved the vehicles with a chain" well guess ...
Inappropriate Towing9/21/2008
  Q: This situation happened in Columbus, Ohio. I went to a lot today to park my car to sell a couple of ...
  A: I doubt you have much in the way of getting any money back, after all the signs were there and while ...
At what point should a drop fee be charged?9/18/2008
  Q: My son is at a university in Illinois. He is a good kid (eagle scout) with no previous issues with ...
  A: Well from what it sounds like here, it seems that the "drop fee" is also being considered a "show up ...
NJ - Towing Laws/Regulations9/18/2008
  Q: I'm working at a company in New Jersey that's leasing space in a building that houses five ...
  A: Well this issue is one which has many answers and angles to it... BUT the property owner - ...
abanded vehicle9/18/2008
  Q: aurora Colorado If a vehicle is left on the side of the road and has been tagged by the police to be ...
  A: Let me get this question right in my mind... You see vehicles parked on the side of the roads which ...
who can legally tow my car9/17/2008
  Q: My daughter took my car to her boyfriends house in Dale City, Virgina which does not have a ...
  A: Ok somewhat lost here... It was towed after a "security company" ordered it towed for expired state ...
Towing in North Las Vegas9/17/2008
  Q: I left my car with my friend at a gated community in North Las Vegas while i went away for 6 weeks. ...
  A: Well Nevada does have many laws regarding towing and I have been working my way though them as I ...
Minivan towed... tire marks left in place??9/16/2008
  Q: I'm seeking explicit detail on how exactly professional towing works. Recently I parked my '97 ...
  A: unloading is done usually in reverse of the load procedure and more "slick stuff" is used... Then ...
personal property in towed car9/16/2008
  Q: My car was towed for delinquent registration. I am unable to come up with the monies required for ...
  A: The rates in Hawaii are not regulated as far as I know, but they are trying to regulate the rates ...
Contents in Car9/15/2008
  Q: Is there laws that state you cannot receive personal items that were left in your car when it was ...
  A: Man the new laws in Texas have made it hard to find out answers to questions as they are still ...
Motorcyle towed - what are my rights?9/15/2008
  Q: I live at an apartment complex in Redmond, WA. I have been living here since January of 2007. We ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering, its been one heck of a week at work... Well from what is sounds ...
CAN MY CAR BE TOWED FOR AN ALLEDGED BOUNCED CHECK9/15/2008
  Q: My husband called a towing company in tampa, fl to tow our car from my mothers house and take it to ...
  A: This does sound like a matter for a lawyer... If the bank has no record of the check bouncing then ...
Private Property tow9/13/2008
  Q: I live in a housing track here in victorville CA. They are going to work on our streets. They ...
  A: I really hate questions involving "Home owner associations" as they also have "covenants and ...
shopping mall tow9/13/2008
  Q: The parking lot had signs "customer parking only". I parked, went in a store then decided to walk ...
  A: Well it does sound like a legal tow.. I see it in the question that it seems you are in California.. ...
CAN MY CAR BE TOWED FOR AN ALLEDGED BOUNCED CHECK9/12/2008
  Q: My husband called a towing company in tampa, fl to tow our car from my mothers house and take it to ...
  A: Well this is a interesting question... Now a lot of this will be what I think here also in the ...
Illegally parked cars9/12/2008
  Q: My brother has a private house with a party driveway in Midwood Brooklyn. The owners of a business ...
  A: Not sure what to do on this one, shared driveways are big legal problems. But if the business ...
Improper Tow9/11/2008
  Q: My car was towed in park and drug about 1000 feet on the drive wheels. Will my Transmission be ...
  A: It's very hard to say either "YES OR NO" on questions such as this... 1000 feet is a long way to ...
Starting Roadside Service Co.9/11/2008
  Q: I am thinking of starting a Roadside Service Company here in Orange County, California. I would ...
  A: Joey, I know what you want to do and it might work, but its hard to do from a practical point... ...
towing charges9/11/2008
  Q: My van was recently towed by a company less than five miles away from where the vehicle was. They ...
  A: I do not know the "regulated rates" for Honolulu Hawaii and while I might be able to find then you ...
how to tow a 280 mercedes9/9/2008
  Q: what kind of truck do you need to tow a 280 mercedes,a flat bed? or explain. ANSWER: this is a ...
  A: Well I am going to take and guess that you are talking about the "C280" models here... This is one ...
storage charges9/9/2008
  Q: my car was towed yesterday, police hook-up. In my state I know that hook-ups are 88 with 2 free ...
  A: Wow those rates are really low and really behind the times... Sounds like something from ...
Can I have my car towed9/9/2008
  Q: I let someone borrow my car, and now they won't pay the car note for the car or return it to me ...
  A: like I said, you can call a tow company and see what they suggest or will do... I think it could ...
how to tow a 280 mercedes9/9/2008
  Q: what kind of truck do you need to tow a 280 mercedes,a flat bed? or explain.
  A: this is a loaded question, as they made so many years of this model... It can be towed with a ...
Ilegal towing practices?9/9/2008
  Q: Ok i was going to a Moes in Orlando florida but the parking lot is completely full. I park my car ...
  A: OK well I have to be a bit of a cynic here as you state you were going to Moe's Southwest Grill (I ...
Tow Company charges9/8/2008
  Q: My car was towed for no registration. I was notified that the Tow Company had put a 30-day lein hold ...
  A: Well as a rule, yes the tow company will file a lien on the vehicle which states what the charges ...
Can I have my car towed9/8/2008
  Q: I let someone borrow my car, and now they won't pay the car note for the car or return it to me ...
  A: sounds like more of a civil matter which the local police might help with as a standby... Kind of ...
flat tow F1509/8/2008
  Q: Can I flat tow a 98 Ford F150 4x4 auto trans, on the go 4 wheel drive shift (electric shift)? Been ...
  A: Well this is not my real area of expertise, but I want to ask something about this... People flat ...
Minivan towed... tire marks left in place??9/8/2008
  Q: I'm seeking explicit detail on how exactly professional towing works. Recently I parked my '97 ...
  A: Well, there are lots of "tricks" which tow truck drivers use to get vehicles to "move" when they are ...
double impound rates9/8/2008
  Q: my jeep has a very slow gas leak. this morning i came outside to find that my jeep was towed. i got ...
  A: WOW, interesting problem you have... First of all, I want to say that the release from the City is ...
Towing regulations9/7/2008
  Q: My auto was towed from a parking lot in Milwalkie Oregon. It was left there for about two and a ...
  A: Well this one is not to bad to answer but it shows one of the problems with sign requirements.. ...
towing cars in gear and handbrake on!9/6/2008
  Q: we use speclift vehicles. so the front/back wheels are lifted using the spec. we are after dollies ...
  A: Well this sounds like something from Overseas as you mention "speclift" vehicles... England by ...
Car towed after being told to park in spot.9/6/2008
  Q: Location. Salt Lake City, Utah ... I live in an apartment complex. When I moved in, I went in the ...
  A: Wendy, lets start at the end and work backwards. First of all contact the tow company about the ...
Second opinion9/6/2008
  Q: My car is on hold for drug related charges in Lawrence, Mass. I ask my lawyer if i have to pay for ...
  A: Well as the vehicle owner, you are responsible for towing and storage fees... That generally is in ...
Towed vehicle9/5/2008
  Q: I live in Perris California my question is can your car be towed if your inside? Can it even be ...
  A: Well this is a touchy subject to deal with as "technically" it is illegal to tow any vehicle while ...
Tow Truck hit and run9/5/2008
  Q: Witnesses saw when a car that was being transported by a tow truck got disconnected from the truck ...
  A: Well, I can not make much out from the picture and unfortunately its hard to find out who that is... ...
illegal towing9/4/2008
  Q: My friend parked his car in an apartment complex and they put a sticker on his winshield saying that ...
  A: Ah, lets see, your friend parked the vehicle and it got towed... As the vehicle owner, they are ...
CAR TOWED9/4/2008
  Q: ABOUT A MONTH AGO IN THE LAND OF LOUISVILLE, KY, I FOUND OUT MY CAR WAS TOWED FROM ABOUT A BLOCK ...
  A: Ah, lets see about this... Your vehicle was towed, and the lien holder was notified. Is it ...
trying to get my car back9/4/2008
  Q: I am from NH and NH does not require car insurance if you OWN your vehicle. I was visiting in ...
  A: Not sure what to advise here on this one... I know what you are saying and my guess would be that ...
Where to find Car dollies or carriers for 5K lb load9/3/2008
  Q: My buddy wanted to borrow my truck to tow his Odyssey van that broke down some 300 miles away and ...
  A: I did a quick U-Haul search using my pickup as the tow vehicle and they will not allow the Odyssey ...
Laurel MD Towing9/3/2008
  Q: First let me say, I have taken some time to try and do my own research but there seems to be very ...
  A: So you have found how hard it is to find information for Maryland. I really have no solid ...
towing issue9/3/2008
  Q: if my vehicle has old registration sticker but presently am register can my car be tow?
  A: Hate to say this but "DO WHAT " If I understand this, your vehicle has "old expired tags" on the ...
NYC Towing in a No Parking zone9/3/2008
  Q: My car was parked in a No Parking am-PM Mon-Fri zone in on Park Ave. in Brooklyn.The car was ...
  A: How did you know it was a "No Parking Zone" to start with or is that what you have determined after ...
storage9/2/2008
  Q: are ther any set stands in alabama in regards to fees for storage i own a repo company here here and ...
  A: unless there is a City set standard where they are, there is no "STATE STANDARD" for storage ...
illegal tow9/2/2008
  Q: I recently parked in a rather large strip mall behind a MacDonalds for three hours. There were no ...
  A: Ah the fun of shared parking lots.. I can relate to this kind of deal as we have a McDonalds here ...
Towing Question9/1/2008
  Q: I live in an apartment in Lubbock, Texas. The zip code is 79401. We have had an issue for the past ...
  A: Well if the apartment management does not want to do anything about it, I am not sure what can be ...
differential housing9/1/2008
  Q: This is a general towing question you may be able to help me with. Can towing, either b/c trailer ...
  A: while is not really my area of expertise, I do know that overloading the rear axle can cause it to ...
Small Damage but tow truck claims he doesn't touch my car when he tows8/30/2008
  Q: well my car died i walked to get gas when i arrived back the place were i parked my car they had ...
  A: Well, given the towing methods generally used today, the vehicle is either loaded on a flatbed tow ...
Car towed from private lot in Baltimore, MD8/30/2008
  Q: I had my 98 Jeep Cherokee towed to the Baltimore city impound. I live in PA, have PA tags, and legal ...
  A: Well, I question the fact of when you first called the police were you inquiring as to if it had ...
apartment complex towing8/29/2008
  Q: I was recently towed from an apartment complex in Houston, TX. There is a "breezeway" or ...
  A: well Texas does have sign laws and I believe that you were given bad information... I am going to ...
car was towed without a warning sign8/29/2008
  Q: never got a warning sign on it is this ilegal. What are the rules on getting a car towed. In the ...
  A: Yes, no, maybe I need a lot more information than what was provided to answer this question ...
towing covered car from driveway8/28/2008
  Q: I am currently living in a trailer in Tolono, IL and my tags had lapsed so went out and bought ...
  A: Ah I would love to really provide an answer for you on this one, but I have to point out a few ...
Billing about the towing company8/27/2008
  Q: My car was towed in the middle of the road due engine failure and I told the towing driver I only ...
  A: Well the storage fee sounds about right for what I have heard about in California (you did not say ...
Stolen Car Towed8/27/2008
  Q: In February 2007 my boyfriend's car was (what we assume) stolen from his apartment complex parking ...
  A: well this is a bit complicated as I see it.. First of all the vehicle was not in his name as you say ...
tow truck driver in the neighborhood8/27/2008
  Q: I live in a rural area of Florida in which I own a house and five acres of land. The dirt road on ...
  A: Bonnie, I hate to say it, but this sounds like a problem in which not much can be done... I live ...
dui tow8/26/2008
  Q: recently i was pulled for a dui.In chesterfield Virginia. As soon as i was released I went straight ...
  A: Responsibility or not, I would get it out of there as fast as possible as the cost goes up each day ...
Towing8/26/2008
  Q: I was towed from directly in front of my house in San Diego, CA. There is a "no parking, fire lane" ...
  A: Yes "fire lane towing" is still legal in California... as to the legal part of it, well I am not ...
non-consenual towing8/24/2008
  Q: I have what I'm sure is a very common question about non-consensual towing. I was stopping by a ...
  A: Well Mark, it sounds like you are in California based on some of the comments you made... First of ...
where did my car go?8/24/2008
  Q: So, I bought a car for very cheap and about 2 months having it, the oil was leaking very badly and ...
  A: yeah that sounds like a good idea, that and report it stolen to the police. You might not ever see ...
towed my big rig and trailer from private parking lot8/23/2008
  Q: I live in Tulare county Ca. My rig and trailer were towed out of a private parking the tow truck ...
  A: Well I believe now that California does allow for credit or debit cards to be used, I have seen ...
notifying owners8/22/2008
  Q: Is a tow company required to notify the owner a vehicle has been towed? We loaned a vehicle to a ...
  A: yes as a rule the tow company notifies the vehicle owners via certified mail that the vehicle has ...
towed car8/22/2008
  Q: Basically my apartment complex had an old unworking car towed away. I don't want to the car anymore. ...
  A: Well another interesting question here, as Texas has a new set of laws governing tow companies, ...
towing8/22/2008
  Q: I left my rv in Ohio to be fixed it broke down in december. One of the mechanics decided to quite ...
  A: well this sounds a bit strange and I am thinking that it might be a bit on the illegal side... Was ...
impound lot/ towing problems8/21/2008
  Q: New York and had my car towed for a DUI. I obviously had no choice on who to get it towed by and the ...
  A: Well each and every day the vehicle sits in the tow yard it incurs a "daily ground rental fee" which ...
Illegal Tow: my car was towed from my driveway8/21/2008
  Q: I live in a Chicago suburb. My car was towed when I was away at work from my driveway. Apparently, a ...
  A: it sounds like a "noise ordinance" tow, and you should of got a ticket with it also... Basically ...
re;start up8/21/2008
  Q: I would like to know how to get in the business. I am very interrested in owning a tow truck and go ...
  A: such a loaded question.... Have you ever worked in the towing industry ? If not then you will be ...
Major damage done8/21/2008
  Q: We had our 3month old truck with 20k miles towed because the engine light came on and we didnt want ...
  A: Well the towing company insurance should deal with this and hopefully they will... BUT I am going ...
Oahu abandonment tow8/20/2008
  Q: My girlfriend recently got her car towed from street parking. It was a really old car, the battery ...
  A: I have been busy lately so I am sorry for the delay in answering the question... Now it sounds like ...
Handicap towing in an apt complex8/20/2008
  Q: 35 PM. I did not park in a handicap parking but place my handicap parking out. It had not even been ...
  A: Ah the "handicapped parking issue" rises again... It is a very complicated issue at times due to ...
Excesive Towing Cost8/20/2008
  Q: My car towed under 100 feet and cost $117 (90 tow + 8.3% fuel + 20 for storage)! This happened in ...
  A: Unless you can check out the local laws, (which I did not find any for that area) you seem to be ...
No stopping sign8/19/2008
  Q: It all began on a pleasant Sunday afternoon. As we were driving by in Fremont, CA, we noticed an ...
  A: Well it sounds a bit like the tow truck was either called for another vehicle which left before they ...
Unlawful towing?? Damage to car too8/18/2008
  Q: We live in Phoenix Arizona. On Saturday, my fiance and I took a car he has for sell and parked it in ...
  A: well as a general rule, shopping centers do not like vehicles parked on their property for sale... ...
Towing8/18/2008
  Q: I recently moved to Maryland (howard county)and purchased a car from a local dealer...now my old car ...
  A: Interesting question here.. First of all the vehicle is most likely still registered in Ohio like ...
towing8/18/2008
  Q: Elkridge, MD; towing company is saying that I need to pay 300 to pick up my car or pay 175 and sign ...
  A: well if you do not want it then you really do not have many options as the "vehicle owner" is ...
Contest towing charges8/18/2008
  Q: We went to an open house in fremont, CA on Sunday at around 3:40 pm on a Sunday afternoon. We saw ...
  A: well from what I see here the fee ($83.00) was what is considered a drop fee in the California ...
wrongful tow8/17/2008
  Q: I live in Fort Worth,Tx. My truck was parked in my apartment complex last night and got towed. It ...
  A: yeah it sounds like they just jumped the gun on the contract. Small claims court might be the way ...
Private property towing8/17/2008
  Q: Richard, thank you for taking my question. I noticed in your answer to a post from Frankfort KY on ...
  A: Mike, that is the same problem I find about Kentucky laws (along with several other states)... ...
Legal Handicapped vehicle towed from altered handicapped zone8/16/2008
  Q: This took place in the City of Auburn, Washington State. We parked in the parking lot of our ...
  A: Well, this sounds like it is one of those attempts at changing the spaces which kind of leaves the ...
towing illegally8/16/2008
  Q: I just wanted to know the next steps to take from here. I was a customer at chevron and left my car ...
  A: I am not sure who really has the "ENFORCEMENT TEETH" in cases such as this... California DMV has ...
Was our car towed illegally ?8/16/2008
  Q: My wife went to a hair appointment in National City Ca.She parked in a space next to a doughnut shop ...
  A: ah the shared shopping mall issue... Well this is sounding kind of like a illegal tow, if the ...
Car with no current tag8/14/2008
  Q: I live in Honolulu, Hawaii. I work for a parking company. If I have a vehicle that has an expired ...
  A: Property owners can have vehicles removed for most any kind of reason as long as the proper signs ...
Is this illegal towing?8/14/2008
  Q: My car got towed from my residence parking on 6/27. I am looking into VC section 22658: ...
  A: well it seems that this does seem a bit funny but then again with the slip you attached (that is the ...
A tenant threatening to tow my car8/13/2008
  Q: I live in Los Angeles, CA in an apt. complex for the last 10 years. My roommate and I have tandem ...
  A: If the landlord does not want to get involved then it will be hard for the tenant to have the ...
TOWING8/12/2008
  Q: MY CAR WAS SITTING ON A PEP BOYS LOT FOR AWHILE AND WAS TOW. WAS IT LEGAL THAT IT WAS TOWED OUT OF ...
  A: I can not see how they can "legally" impound the vehicle from private property in New Jersey and ...
towing issue8/12/2008
  Q: was in a wreck a couple of weeks ago involving a trailer and a piece of heavy equipment. some guys ...
  A: Short answer is YES, they provided a service (even if they said it was a favor) and as such they ...
Collections8/12/2008
  Q: my situation is this: My sister, who resided in Desert Hot Springs, CA at the time, gave me a 1972 ...
  A: Check with the California DMV and see if they "actually" processed the Release of liability form... ...
Resident/Homeowner Towing8/11/2008
  Q: I live in Denver, Colorado. Most of the parking available in my neighborhood for my residence and ...
  A: No, the only ones who can tow vehicles legally from "PUBLIC STREETS" are the local police ...
TOWING8/11/2008
  Q: MY CAR WAS SITTING ON A PEP BOYS LOT FOR AWHILE AND WAS TOW. WAS IT LEGAL THAT IT WAS TOWED OUT OF ...
  A: Ah, well that can be a loaded question... But I would need to know what state it happened in first ...
Maybe illegal towing in Bethesda Md.8/3/2008
  Q: My car was towed from my health club in Bethesda, Montgomery county Maryland (I left it there for a ...
  A: Well I have to say that the signs you told me about in the question sound legal. As to the actual ...
Car towed and damaged8/2/2008
  Q: I parked my 95 ford probe overnight in Rockland, Maine. This car has an aftermarket body kit (Low to ...
  A: Talk to the tow company about it and see what they say.. But do not hold your breath for them to do ...
towing damage8/2/2008
  Q: I had added a carport to my apartment rent, and the management mistakenly issued me a carport that ...
  A: Wow, as soon as you got there they were saying they towed it on a dolly... That to me kind of sends ...
Please translate legal to English.8/2/2008
  Q: Good afternoon Richard, could you please 'translate' second sentence of rule 46.55.080 section (2) ...
  A: if I understand what you are asking, I think that you want to know about "AGENT" What that means is ...
Reason to believe I was illegally towed.8/1/2008
  Q: It was the other night, Wednesday the 30th at 2:05am. Forest Lake, MN. I live in a development of ...
  A: From what I see, that section of the vehicle code is not really applying to parking issues... Now ...
Don`t want my car back8/1/2008
  Q: I parked my car at the mechanic shop parking-lot about 3 months in Jacksonville FL. It was a junk ...
  A: WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF YOU DO NOT REDEEM THE VEHICLE OR PAY THE FEES??? Well for one, Florida has a ...
Stolen Vehicle7/31/2008
  Q: I had my vehicle stolen and I completed a police report. The vehicle was apparently recovered a ...
  A: It sounds like the police and or the DMV system failed in the process of checking the "status of the ...
TOWED in apartment complex7/31/2008
  Q: I recently moved into the apartment complex (less than 2 weeks ago). At around 9PM on Tuesday, I ...
  A: Well remember one thing, the tow truck driver knows what spaces are legal and not, even if the paint ...
Towing and Construction7/30/2008
  Q: (dallas, tx) I had my car towed today from near a construction site. I arrived @7am and parked on ...
  A: I really doubt that you will get out of paying for the tow... Yes you can be parked in a legal ...
Apartment Towing7/30/2008
  Q: My sister-in-law watches my daughter. They live in an apartment complex with garages in Clute, TX ...
  A: " my sister-in-law parks in because she lives in a handicapped apt and is entitled to the space per ...
Repo laws7/29/2008
  Q: I was just wondering what you knew aout repo laws in TX? My car was in my driveway with the parking ...
  A: As far as I know (and I am not well versed in Repo laws since I do not do many of them and I am not ...
Type tow truck needed by small auto repair shop7/29/2008
  Q: Richard. Thank you for considering my question. It's a bit unusual. I'm writing a story featuring a ...
  A: Well this is a first... I really can not answer this as it is kind of a hard one to say, but the ...
Street work & Notifications7/29/2008
  Q: I live in California, and I could not find an answer to my question on the dmv web site. I live in ...
  A: Construction and street maintenance always creates issues with parking and yes you are correct that ...
Illegal Towing7/28/2008
  Q: I was visiting the San Diego area on July 24th thru the 27th. On the 25th we went to the Pacific ...
  A: Well it sounds like that lot has a few problems. If the lot did not have "approved" signs per ...
tow truck lien7/27/2008
  Q: I was in a bad accident on 1/6/08. I was airlifted because I was unconsciuos - four about 14 houra. ...
  A: Well Donna, I am sorry to hear about the accident and the injuries.. I hope that part is going ...
towed in Wyoming7/27/2008
  Q: We parked in a parking lot at a business after hours. We were towed. We did not see any signs ...
  A: I would think also that proper signs need to be posted at the entrances to the parking lot... Now I ...
hoa towed my car7/26/2008
  Q: I have a question regarding my hoa my car was parked in front of my town home on a public road this ...
  A: Ah the fun HOA questions arise again... A HOA has all sorts of rules, regulations and covenants ...
Driveway Damage Due to Tow7/25/2008
  Q: I asked the tow company to place my car in the driveway. When I returned home, I found that my ...
  A: interesting question... I would have to see what kind of damage to really provide an answer, but in ...
Excessive towing fees7/25/2008
  Q: I parked my car in a vacant lot approximately one block from the Plainfield, NJ municipal court ...
  A: Well New Jersey has recently changed the rules (on a state level) regarding towing vehicles from ...
where did my car go?7/24/2008
  Q: So, I bought a car for very cheap and about 2 months having it, the oil was leaking very badly and ...
  A: Well as a general rule, if the vehicle is registered to you at your correct address then you ...
towing and ownership.7/24/2008
  Q: recently my brother purchased a car from an associate of his and did not receive the ownership. The ...
  A: While you have a good question here, I can not really provide "SPECIFIC INFORMATION" as my crystal ...
lienholder7/23/2008
  Q: my son was driving a car i co-signed for, within 7 days he tried to pick up the vehicle from towing ...
  A: I really need more information to prove an answer for this question... But basically the finance ...
car tow7/23/2008
  Q: my car broke dawn in mayor street road,i park it on street for 4 hours and they tow it with out a ...
  A: DO WHAT ??? Ok you broke down and it was parked "IN the roadway" Well they will generally issue ...
I think am being told BS7/23/2008
  Q: Hey Richard, I do live in CA but can not find the answer to this question on the DMV website. I live ...
  A: Well as to the interest rates and such, I would not know where to find that information at all.. ...
my stolen truck got towed7/23/2008
  Q: MY sons truck which is in my name got stolen out of our driveway on June 7 08 on my birthday I was ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, its been real busy at work... Ok, unfortunately the police department and the ...
can they tow my car???7/22/2008
  Q: I live in Wichita Kansas and I got into a car wreck about a week and ahlf to two weeks ago. I was ...
  A: Yes they can tow it, as most apartment complexes have provisions in the leases for operational ...
Towed and Auctioned in Alexandria, Virginia7/21/2008
  Q: I was out of town and my Benz coupe was towed from my condo. It had developed an "unsightly" flat ...
  A: Well this sounds interesting and bad at the same time... First of all I want to say that the letter ...
wrongful tow7/21/2008
  Q: I parked my car in my parking pad, two doors down from an apartment bldg. A tow truck driver took ...
  A: Well it generally is up to the tow company owner and the policies regarding damages done when towing ...
truck towed from trailer parki7/21/2008
  Q: My son was visiting a friend at a trailer park in South St Paul, MN. The manager of the trailer ...
  A: Sounds like a simple mistake on the "keeping track" of vehicles being parked there. Leaving the ...
car towed from shopping center lot7/20/2008
  Q: A group of golfers assembled to meet the bus at a shopping center pad on Allentown Rd. in PG County, ...
  A: Well first of all I have to say that shopping center parking lots are always targets for groups to ...
truck towed from trailer parki7/20/2008
  Q: My son was visiting a friend at a trailer park in South St Paul, MN. The manager of the trailer ...
  A: LEGAL, I have no idea... There are so many issues here left unanswered that I can not provide a ...
illegal tow7/20/2008
  Q: an individual in our private community (Association) phoned in a false abandoned car report to the ...
  A: YES the California Vehicle codes have a "responsibility section" where the person who authorized the ...
Unprofessional behaviour & illegal/wrongful doing from tow truck driver7/19/2008
  Q: The below incident occurred in Baltimore,MD on July 19 2008. I was in a Burger King parking lot. I ...
  A: Well this happens from time to time where the tow truck does attempt or tows the wrong vehicle... ...
Towed from a Gas Station7/19/2008
  Q: I was on my way to move it and I saw my truck being towed. I tried to chase down the tow truck but ...
  A: Well it does sound as if it is a scam and is operating either illegally or on the very edge of the ...
WE PARKED A FRIENDS CAR IN OUR SPACE7/19/2008
  Q: WE HAVE PARKED A FRIENDS CAR IN OUR ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE. HE IS WORKING ON GETTING HIS REGISTATION ...
  A: I have no solid answer here, as I do not know where this is happening and all that... BUT AS A ...
towed because of registration7/19/2008
  Q: my car with CA plates & expired registration was towed and impounded in NY. I don't have the money ...
  A: I really have no answer for this one, as it appears that you are living in NY and I know they have ...
towed without my knowledge7/18/2008
  Q: I LET MY SISTER BORROW MY CAR IT BROKE DOWN AT HER FRIENDS APARTMENT, THE FRIEND FROM WHAT I ...
  A: YES, the vehicle owner is responsible for any and all towing and storage fees owed... You however ...
licensing towing companies7/17/2008
  Q: I am suing a towing company in Newhall, CA for violating numerous sections of CVC 22658/22953 ...
  A: Well there are state licenses, permits needed, and of course there are the City business licenses ...
Towing Laws7/16/2008
  Q: I am located in Huntsville, AL. I sold my car six months ago to a individual allowing them to make ...
  A: Well first of all, if the registration - title was changed to the new owner and it does not list you ...
expired inspection towed7/16/2008
  Q: i legally parked my car in front of my apartment and the next morning it was gone. I called the ...
  A: Well as "FAR AS I KNOW" there are no specific laws regarding towing from private property for ...
apt people towed my car for parking at office parking7/16/2008
  Q: the apt people towed my car as i parked my car in office parking, the towing guy saw me n he know me ...
  A: NO they are not required to give you any warnings other than posted parking requirements or ...
Tow truck fees7/15/2008
  Q: I had a rear tire blowout on my dodge ramcharger while going around the Washington DC beltway. I did ...
  A: Well the pricing for that area seems about right from what I am able to gather, and have heard ...
tow yard fee for unlicensed driver on police impounded car7/15/2008
  Q: I am writing about an impound issue which took place in San Diego, CA. I recently had my car ...
  A: Wow This is a new one on me. I have never heard of a tow company doing this... Since it was a ...
Parking & towing in VA7/14/2008
  Q: I was visiting my girlfriend at her apartment complex and my vehicle got towed. After searching the ...
  A: Well as a general rule, a warning to visitors or tenants would be the signs posted at the entrances ...
front wheel dr7/14/2008
  Q: i indicated in the question that the vehicle had front wheel dr. thanks,bob
  A: Subject: towing a "4x4" on a tow dollyhi richard; i rented a tow dolly to tow a 2003 ford escape ...
child safety7/14/2008
  Q: I live in Ft myers, Florida and my ex-husband is a tow truck driver and is on call all the time. He ...
  A: Well this question also depends on the rules of the insurance company who covers the tow trucks, the ...
Contesting towing charges/tickets in Portland, OR7/14/2008
  Q: I got towed last night in downtown Portland, OR, by the city. Signage was there, but confusing (2 ...
  A: Well to be honest the chances are 50 - 50 that you would win.. The hearings that are done (at ...
towing a 4x4 on a tow dolly7/13/2008
  Q: i rented a tow dolly to tow a 2003 ford escape 4x4 xlt with front wheel dr 3.ol v6 4speed auto o/d ...
  A: if you have done this then all you need to do is BUY A NEW CAR... The transmission will be fried as ...
Damage to my Impounded car7/13/2008
  Q: Hey Richard. I recently got my car towed but when I gathered the money to pick it up there was a BIG ...
  A: they should have insurance which covers this kind of issue and while they will try to deny the ...
neighbor problem7/13/2008
  Q: okay heres the thing,my next door neighbor rents out rooms to people and theres this new guy whose ...
  A: If I have then right then you are "battling" over parking on a "public street" NO ONE can have a ...
laws once car on tow truck7/13/2008
  Q: cincinnati, ohio. what are laws re: a person rights once car hooked up to tow truck re: belongings & ...
  A: I really do not follow the question here... Too many different things which could be happening. The ...
Police tow7/12/2008
  Q: Can the police tow a car in Van Nuy, CA from a shopping center parking lot? If the police see an ...
  A: While this is more a legal question than an actual towing related question, if the police did ...
Cleveland Towing7/12/2008
  Q: I live in the downtown area of Cleveland, OH. Our "street" is reserved for residents of the ...
  A: The damage part of the issue should be taken up with the tow company involved... But I also have to ...
Vehicle Storage Fee assistance/and or/ reimbursement7/11/2008
  Q: I bought a car on Craigslist about a month ago for $750. Registration was paid current, but I ...
  A: Well you can always dispute the tow either in small claims court or if the local police have a ...
Handicap Pss7/11/2008
  Q: Can I be towed from private property if I have a handicap pass in Virginia
  A: Just because you have a handicapped parking permit does not relieve you of parking legally or ...
personal property, not car, damaged in tow.7/11/2008
  Q: i live in a condo complex in california that's notorious for towing cars. i parked my car in front ...
  A: Was the hose threaded though the rims in the hope that you would not be towed for parking illegally? ...
theft by towing company employees7/11/2008
  Q: I recently had my car impounded for 30 days. When I went to go ppick up my car I realized I had been ...
  A: WHY DO I ACT SHOCKED ??? Good question to ask and I will give you a point to ponder... Go back ...
Towing from Private Lot without signs?7/10/2008
  Q: I recently parked in a large office building lot in Englewood, CO near the Fiddler's Green ...
  A: Well at the risk of sounding rude or mean, I hate to say it but parking in any lot other than the ...
"Buy the Condo; Buy the Parking Space"7/10/2008
  Q: Could you please tell me the code for CA regarding the police of when you purchase a condo, you also ...
  A: I would have a real hard time finding the "POLICY" where the Condo association would be either ...
towing in NC7/10/2008
  Q: My sister and her husband rent an apartment in NC. Their cars, as well as another residents, were ...
  A: Well generally towing due to construction or paving kind of fall outside the normal towing issues ...
Towed in Newton MA7/9/2008
  Q: I was towed from a parking lot on a commercial street beside a yoga studio in Newton MA. The lot had ...
  A: here is one of the laws which deal with this subject ... I am having trouble finding all the ...
Tow Issues7/9/2008
  Q: I let a person without a valid license drive a vehicle that was in my name, and shortly after it got ...
  A: Well without knowing all the details on the whole issue, it is really hard to say if they did it all ...
towing damage7/7/2008
  Q: my motorcycle was towed recently and the driver put a strap over the back of the bike and it cracked ...
  A: Generally that answer is yes... Talk to then and see what they say or do... It may take time ...
illegal tow or not?7/7/2008
  Q: i was visiting my girlfriend at her appartment complex and yesterday they put a note on teh door ...
  A: There are so many laws in California relating to towing from Private Property that it gets confusing ...
Drop fees7/6/2008
  Q: I live in San diego, ca and my sister came down from santa monica to visit me. I live in a gated ...
  A: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22658.htm That section of California law is just a great ...
Excessive Towing Charges - Damage to vehicle7/6/2008
  Q: I loaned a 2006 Chevy Impala to a whom I thought was a friend of mine. I have known him for 15 ...
  A: Well it does seem strange that it took that long to notify you, but at times dealing with out of ...
Towed by Bluegrass Towing in Lexington, Kentucky7/5/2008
  Q: I was towed by the local towing company here in Lexington and the fees are SOOO high with that ...
  A: DEFINE "SOOO HIGH" Was it $ 100.00 for the tow, $ 500.00 for the tow, or $90.00 for the tow and ...
Tow Truck Driver Wages7/5/2008
  Q: Are there regulations on how tow truck drivers are paid. For example, if they are required to work ...
  A: Well, hard to answer this one, as it depends on the state laws of your area and all that... But a ...
REPO7/4/2008
  Q: MY CAR WAS REPO'D THIS WEEK. I LIVE IN LATHAM NY. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT THE REPO COMPANY TO CHARGE ...
  A: I really have no answer for this one as it is between your finance company and you. The repo company ...
what to do?7/3/2008
  Q: I am a self employed truck driver on thursday evening the 19th of June 2008, i parked my reefer by ...
  A: Well it does not sound legal to me what is happening... It kind of sounds like the tow company is ...
tow company loss my husband's truck7/3/2008
  Q: My husband left his truck parked in Lowe's parking lot. It was towed. When he went to get it, the ...
  A: Louisiana is one place which has great laws and protection for vehicle owners... It also allows for ...
Mistakenly towed vehicle7/3/2008
  Q: I live in Fort Collins, Colorado and my roommate's car was mistakenly towed by our landlord. She ...
  A: Well removing the sticker does not stop the tow from happening. The apartment manager did not "SEE ...
Getting started on private property townig7/2/2008
  Q: I have a fenced in area to store cars and would like to get started doing private property towing. ...
  A: I really have no more information than what I gave you for the California DMV web site... ...
towing from a parking garage7/2/2008
  Q: Richard, I park my SUV in a parking garage at work and recently faced the possibility of needing to ...
  A: Well, this can get to be a complicated answer but tow companies as a general practice are fairly ...
Can they LEGALLY keep the stuff on my truck?7/1/2008
  Q: I live in Phoenix, AZ. &I have a work truck(it is a COMPANY VEHICLE!) that had caught on ...
  A: Well in most cases the lien on the vehicles apply to the vehicle and all the contents of it... It ...
Towing7/1/2008
  Q: Is it legal to tow a car with a car seat inside leaving a mother stranded with a baby? Yes one can ...
  A: Do you think that having a car seat in the vehicle should allow parking anywhere in violation of any ...
Car towed after alarm apparently went off7/1/2008
  Q: I live in British Columbia Canada (Vancouver). I got off work this evening (I work the evening ...
  A: Generally vehicles towed for alarms going off, are towed cause of the noise... I have done many of ...
Getting started on private property townig7/1/2008
  Q: I have a fenced in area to store cars and would like to get started doing private property towing. ...
  A: Well, this is kind of a loaded question... Are you in business as a tow company right now or are ...
Car got towed with reason of parking on Fire Lane6/30/2008
  Q: my car got towed for the reson of parking on the fire lane. I live in a town house community. I ...
  A: Generally any "DRIVING AREA" in the complex is a fire lane as the fire department needs room to get ...
Car towed6/30/2008
  Q: I parked last Saturday evening by a meter on a side street in Hollywood, CA. The posted sign said 2 ...
  A: Yes, No and the reason I say that is that natural hazards such as trees will always be an issue ...
Towing a All wheel drive Subaru from UT to PA6/30/2008
  Q: I will be moving soon from UT to PA. I have an all wheel drive Subaru Forester and I am on a tight ...
  A: While this question is out of my MAIN AREA OF EXPERTISE, think about the whole issue... All wheel ...
Dot numbers, etc.6/29/2008
  Q: I am about to put my new welding truck on the road. My equipment is permanently attached to the ...
  A: well as far as I know if they truck is registered as a commercial vehicle and is over a gross weight ...
Car towed after being there for 2 hours6/28/2008
  Q: Okay, so here's a little bit of background. There is a fair going on in Ocean Beach, (San Diego) CA. ...
  A: I think you are confusing the 24 hour law (which does not always apply) for parking lots and ...
towing un registered vehicle6/27/2008
  Q: how long after being tag can vehicle be towed in boise Idaho
  A: well it depends on lots of things... Are the police the ones who tagged the vehicle for illegal ...
Hook from tow truck ripped my side skirt...6/27/2008
  Q: When my '02 Jetta was being towed to my house, the "tow technician" attached his hook to a hole in ...
  A: See what the tow company is going to do, yes it does take some time to get repairs done, but it also ...
storage fees6/25/2008
  Q: Bought vehicle through ebay from Texas dealer, bad deal, ebay protection got seller to refund me ...
  A: Well as to a private person charging storage, I really do not have any idea if that would work and ...
Towing Regulations6/25/2008
  Q: I live in Indianapolis Indiana. I have a truck with what is called a sneaker-lift. The entire unti ...
  A: are you going to be towing for hire ??? Doing repos or impounds or general towing... www.dot.gov ...
1991 ford van6/24/2008
  Q: I have a 1991 ford e-150 half ton 302 automatic conversion van. I went to pull a 1985 24ft camper ...
  A: While this is not my area of expertise, it is a simple answer... The van is not rated or able to ...
Towing6/22/2008
  Q: We live in Colorado and recently had out vehicle towed off a curb right in front of us. I was ...
  A: well I know that Colorado has some strange rules on impounds from what I have been able to find ...
Car reported stolen and turned out to be towed6/21/2008
  Q: Okay, Los Angeles, CA... We reported a car stolen the first week of April. The police checked ...
  A: Well this sounds kind of funny to me, but it highlights some of the issues when dealing with ...
towing a front wheel drive car6/20/2008
  Q: When towing a front-wheel drive vehicle with a car dolly does it still have to be in neutral or can ...
  A: Well it really does not matter much, as the drive wheels are off the ground... Neutral will allow it ...
illegal rv tow6/20/2008
  Q: Mesa, arizona. I parked my rv(ok with owner)in the apt parking lot the first night i moved into my ...
  A: Well I wish I could find the link I had for a law in Arizona (not sure if it was a State Law or a ...
I Took My Car Back Part 26/20/2008
  Q: I was parked illegally and they towed and hid my car a few blocks away. They moved it to a private ...
  A: Actual "legal" answers to this are hard to say as it all depends on the Judge ruling in the case... ...
Tow Driver Dropped Vehicle Off In Flood Zone6/20/2008
  Q: I live in Iowa and recently had my vehicle towed to a secure location by AAA. The towing company ...
  A: I know the shear magnitude of the floods are overwhelming and I watch the news like everyone and see ...
Tow Truck Driver Scratched My Car6/20/2008
  Q: So here's how the story goes...I parked illegally on a city street where you can't park from 9pm to ...
  A: Talk to the tow company owner about this issue, but it sound as if they are going to deny the ...
taking my car to a wrecker6/19/2008
  Q: Just wondering what needs to be removed from my vehicle before I take it to a wrecker/junk yard. ...
  A: Well I would make sure that its cleaned out of personal property of course, and that there are no ...
towing issue6/19/2008
  Q: My vehicle was impounded at one o'clock in the morning. it was towed less then 5 miles form the ...
  A: YES, MAYBE, I do not know... It all depends on the City and State you are in, as each one has ...
I am a woman tower.6/19/2008
  Q: My problem is a bit different. I am a woman tow company owner. Its given me just a few hurdles. ...
  A: Well, welcome to the world of POLITICS, GOOD OLDE BOY NETWORK and TOWING... And we know this does ...
Vehicles with Expired tags6/19/2008
  Q: City - Skippack (Blue Bell), Pennsylvania We have a problem with people leaving their vehicles in ...
  A: I really have no solid answer for you as it seems you are a tenant in an apartment complex... Yes ...
towed car6/18/2008
  Q: so i got my car towed, but the things is that the car never passed smog, and I never completed the ...
  A: OUCH, this is going to hurt the previous owner of the vehicle as they are still listed as the "legal ...
Improper towing6/18/2008
  Q: I live in Durham, North Carolina and this morning my car was towed. I live in an apt complex, and ...
  A: Well you knew that the lots where going to get painted, and you tried to follow the requirements it ...
car towed6/17/2008
  Q: My 97 Saturn was out back of my condo at the curb without the personalized licensed plates on it. ...
  A: Well the answer to cost you money is "YES, NO, MAYBE" as it depends on the state laws where you are ...
Can I get my things out of the car before its taken away?6/17/2008
  Q: Hey there, I live in Toledo Ohio and I was parked on an appartment, private property. It was probly ...
  A: It does not sound right to me, and I really think that he was bluffing big time... The vehicle ...
towing from private driveway6/17/2008
  Q: Yesterday a neighbor authorized us to park three cars in their driveway. The neighbor was out of ...
  A: Again, another question without the City or State given so I can look at the laws and point you in ...
Tow Driver Dropped Vehicle Off In Flood Zone6/16/2008
  Q: I live in Iowa and recently had my vehicle towed to a secure location by AAA. The towing company ...
  A: Well first of all, I am sorry this happened and I hope that your house is ok and and you did not ...
I Took My Car Back6/16/2008
  Q: I was parked illegally and they towed and hid my car a few blocks away. They moved it to a private ...
  A: WHERE WHERE WHERE Basic information on this board says that I need the city and state to answer ...
car towed due to delinquent condo association fees6/16/2008
  Q: my car was booted by my condo association for delinquent maintainance fees. i have been disputing ...
  A: well look at it this way, if the bank had your car towed cause you were behind on payments, do you ...
Got car didnt pay fees6/16/2008
  Q: I went to the tow lot today in austin. I got towed from the visitor section at my brothers appt. ...
  A: Well, lets see, you got towed and you did not have the money to pay for the tow, so you basically ...
driver breaking into vehicle6/15/2008
  Q: tow truck driver towed vehicle 35 minutes after parking pass expired. Driver used slim jim to get ...
  A: as far as I am aware of, the practice of entering vehicles is only supposed to happen to allow for ...
Towing issue6/14/2008
  Q: My car was towed two blocks to an auto shop where the fuel pump was replaced. When I drove the car ...
  A: Well, I really am going to have a hard time answering this question as its hard to know what kind of ...
buisness venture...6/14/2008
  Q: I was very interested in finding out what license or permits I would have to aquire in the state of ...
  A: Well part of the answer depends on what kind of towing you want to do... Police towing requirements ...
1993 Nissan UD Tow Truck6/14/2008
  Q: I just bought a 1993 Nissan UD 1800 tow truck. I need a battery for it and do not know which is the ...
  A: Well, it does take 2 batteries (on the diesel engines) and as to BRANDS, well that depends on you ...
towing from the street6/14/2008
  Q: I parked my auto, a New Beetle in January this year on the north side of Palm east of Ocean in ...
  A: I understand what you are asking, but I do not know the SPECIFIC PERSON to contact, as I was ...
towing / storage6/13/2008
  Q: Our car was towed after an accident. When we called the tow company to inquire about removing ...
  A: Well I am sorry that you feel the answer was lame, but its also the truth... Yes tow companies have ...
Family Member Had My Van Towed6/13/2008
  Q: My brother who is in his 40s had my van that was parked in the driveway towed. I am half owner of ...
  A: Yes you can do the small claims court if you so desire, no one is going to stop you from that. But ...
Disabled Parking on Private property6/12/2008
  Q: In California. Can an HOA on private property enforce restrictions to the disabled parking spaces ...
  A: Well Brett, I know that California has some strict laws regarding handicapped parking issues and ...
Everett, WA Towing Laws6/12/2008
  Q: When is a vehicle considered "in tow"? I recently walked out of my friends apt complext to find a ...
  A: Well this sounds a bit on the edge of a gray area.... But yes in most cases the tow truck charges a ...
tow Chevy S10 with Dodge Durango6/12/2008
  Q: I am moving from Orlando FL, to Buffalo NY. I want to use my 2002 Dodge Durango rear wheel drive, ...
  A: well as to the plugs for the transmission you would have to check with a transmission shop for ...
two vehs6/11/2008
  Q: when towing second veh behind a land-dol or flat bed with stinger, do u need t cross safety chains, ...
  A: I have heard that Florida specify crossed chains... But I also know that WreckMaster says to cross ...
My apartment complex in Alexandria, VA moved my car6/10/2008
  Q: I went out this morning to find that my car had been moved from its parking spot to a spot across ...
  A: DRIVEN, ah that would mean they had keys to the vehicle correct ???? I would say that either it ...
Towing a 2005 Honda Odyssey6/10/2008
  Q: I will be moving from WA to NM and I am renting a large moving van and I would like to tow my 2005 ...
  A: Well U-Haul, Budget, and Ryder all come to mind for the Car carrier or dolly. But if they are saying ...
driveway blocking laws6/10/2008
  Q: how far does a car have to be in your driveway to have it towed? we don't have a curb or sidewalk, ...
  A: well there can be several issues here as to what defines a "blocked driveway" Is it 1 inch into ...
towing from the street6/9/2008
  Q: I parked my auto, a New Beetle in January this year on the north side of Palm east of Ocean in ...
  A: wow I really have no idea of how to answer this question... Street parking issues are hard to ...
car towed due to delinquent condo association fees6/9/2008
  Q: my car was booted by my condo association for delinquent maintainance fees. i have been disputing ...
  A: HaWell each and every day the vehicle sits in the storage yard it increases in cost... Now as the ...
towing / storage6/8/2008
  Q: Our car was towed after an accident. When we called the tow company to inquire about removing ...
  A: Well I would check with your insurance company and see what they say about the theft... But I also ...
towing for expired registration6/8/2008
  Q: Good morning, I am an attorney in the USMC stationed in Iraq trying to help a fellow Capt. Her ...
  A: Well I really have no idea how to answer this question especially given the "distance involved" and ...
car towed and sold but still asked to pay for storage6/8/2008
  Q: MY car was towed a few months ago in San Francisco,CA;but i didn't retrieve it. The towing company ...
  A: Yes they can do it... California law states that you the vehicle owner are responsible for all ...
Towing, Dallas Texas6/7/2008
  Q: My car was towed from the apartment Complex where I Reside. I had gone to the Office for parking ...
  A: Well it does sound strange that you were not given a permit when you were in there the first time. ...
Towing Issue6/7/2008
  Q: My car was towed from the parking lot of the apartment complex that I live in. My tags expired on ...
  A: Well the apartment complex most likely has a provision in the rental - lease agreement which covers ...
Towing from private property6/6/2008
  Q: We are from Alachua County in Florida. Recently, we had 2 vehicles removed from our property by a ...
  A: Well this sounds interesting... But from what it sounds like the "salvage yard owner" happened to ...
Towed an unauthorized vehicle from private parking.6/6/2008
  Q: There are two parking spots in downtown Louisville, Ky behind the building that my restaurant is in. ...
  A: well, its a classic case of he says, she says... As to if its a "valid case" that would be up to ...
towing a vehicle from rented property6/6/2008
  Q: What are the laws pertaining to towing a vehicle from a rented home? If I am renting a home and ...
  A: Well, there are a few issues here which should be addressed. First of all the property owner has ...
towing damage 97 Cherokee AWD6/6/2008
  Q: I was recently towed in downtown San diego. My question is concerning damgage that was incurred to ...
  A: Well I tend to agree, as CV joints are a high failure item and if the vehicle had been towed 15 or ...
leaving car in impound6/6/2008
  Q: Los Angeles, CA...I tried the DMV webpage, but couldn't seem to find an answer...My old 88 Honda was ...
  A: Yes, California DMV website has a very huge and confusing bunch of information... Now if you had ...
Car towed from apt complex6/5/2008
  Q: My 2004 no rust no dents valid license plated Dodge Intrepid was towed from my apt complex in ...
  A: Well the issue of what "parked to long" is will be the hot discussion anywhere... Most apartment ...
Requiements for vehical pickup from tow yard6/5/2008
  Q: My car was towed for lack of current registration. What documents will be needed for pickup from the ...
  A: while the requirements may be simple, there are lots of variables.. First off, each City or State ...
excessive towing charge6/5/2008
  Q: My daughter had her car tow after one wheel (rear wheel) left the road and over a stone wall. The ...
  A: It sounds a bit much to me also... I always wonder why there is a winch, labor and clean up fee on ...
Towed from Santa Ana condo complex6/4/2008
  Q: My wife is a Realtor and took a client to a condo complex in the city of Santa Ana around 8 P.M. in ...
  A: it sounds to me as it was a "gray area tow" which means to me at least that some of it is legal and ...
Safety Chain Replacement6/4/2008
  Q: I have a trailer hitch called the trailer trapper. It will not let my trailer come off under the ...
  A: Well while this is not my real area of expertise I do see what you are talking about after a search ...
Towed without any visible signage6/3/2008
  Q: I recently got towed from a private property (apartment lot in front of a friends unit I was ...
  A: First of all the sign laws are State laws... And the law is below.. *************** Oregon 98.810 ...
Transferring title to tow company6/3/2008
  Q: I recently tried to donate my car after i left Jacksonville Fl, however the property manager ended ...
  A: Well this issue has some points which are going to make it complicated... First of all the vehicle ...
Towing issue6/2/2008
  Q: On Saturday night, I parked in a paid parking area. I paid my $5.00, and parked where I was told to ...
  A: well in answering your questions first I have to say a few things... First how long do you think ...
tow bill6/2/2008
  Q: I have been talking with a gentlemen about purchasing his vehicle which has been towed and in ...
  A: Well the vehicle owner is responsible for towing and storage fees, and as such that would be the ...
Front end damage Mercedes S4306/2/2008
  Q: Richmond, Virginia Mercedes s430 AMG sport package low profile tires and AMG spoilers---- In Error ...
  A: First of all, I am sorry to hear about the mistake that happened and caused the whole incident. ...
Collection agency wants more money than car was worth6/2/2008
  Q: I'm from southern California and my car was towed about a year ago. I paid $1,000 for it . I was ...
  A: Well if the vehicle was registered to you then you are responsible for the towing and storage fees ...
wheels scratches6/1/2008
  Q: I have a 2006 Mustang GT. On 05/02/08 I had $1,800.00 worth in wheels put on my car as well a ford ...
  A: Well what I am talking about is the issue of the chain design and how it would contact the rim... ...
Illegal towing?5/31/2008
  Q: I was visiting my sister at California Maison HOA in San Jose. I got there at approx 6PM on May 30, ...
  A: Well welcome to the headache of a HOA.. Basically the easy answer is that a HOA operates as a "mini ...
Towing with a 2002 Ford Explorer Sportstrac5/31/2008
  Q: I am looking to tow a 1980 Fiat X1/9 from Duluth, GA to Detroit MI using a Ford Explorer Sporttrac. ...
  A: I really have no idea what to suggest as U-Haul has done lots of research into what can be done and ...
Towing in Dallas, TX5/30/2008
  Q: Truck was towed from Albertsons (grocery store) parking lot- with no signs posted anywhere about no ...
  A: Well that section is correct in saying that the signs have to be posted and such... But then again, ...
waiting for tags from State and car towed with no warning5/30/2008
  Q: I live in Philadelphia. I was ordered by the State of PA to send in my tags and registration for ...
  A: Wow, if I understand this question correctly you lost the "right to have the vehicle registered and ...
car was towed from side of road with flat tire arter only 4 hrs.5/30/2008
  Q: I live in Lake County Florida. At approximately 7:30 on May 28, 2007 my tire (doughnut) went flat ...
  A: Well vehicles left on the side of the roadways do create traffic hazards and as such depending on ...
Towing Issues5/29/2008
  Q: My story is below: I paid for the parking, bu the ticket was only half printed by the machine. I ...
  A: well it sounds as if this happened in British Columbia (ICBC) and while the vehicle was "legally ...
Property inside an impounded vehicle5/29/2008
  Q: My car was impounded in Eugene Oregon and I was arrested at the same time. When I was released from ...
  A: Well, I hate to say it but it sounds like the vehicle being towed, and the time involved till you ...
who pays the bill5/28/2008
  Q: vehicle is stolen. 18 year old driver from South Dakota dies driving vehilce in Nebraska. Vehicle ...
  A: well the vehicle owner is responsible for towing and storage fees... Normally insurance will cover ...
AWD tow damage5/28/2008
  Q: My Subaru AWD was towed from a restaurant parking spot in Montgomery County MD (Wheaton). I met the ...
  A: Well I would be talking to the tow company owner about the "lack of receipt" (driver might not of ...
Towing a front wheel car from behind5/28/2008
  Q: Today my front wheel vehicle was towed from behind. What damage could have been caused? I am trying ...
  A: Well, in answering this question I can open up a bunch of issues which "COULD HAPPEN" but are also ...
drive away tow5/27/2008
  Q: i have a full greyhound bus which i was living in and i was in the middle of vacating the private ...
  A: Well, it seems that some information is missing here such as what City and State you are in... In ...
Towing damage5/27/2008
  Q: I recently had a tow and shortly after recieving my car from my mechanic i realized that there was ...
  A: Well in looking at the picture you have, it seems that something was dropped on top of the hood if I ...
retrieval charge from towing company5/27/2008
  Q: San Diego CA Regal Towing Is it illegal for a towing company to charge me to retrieve items from my ...
  A: oh a REPO. Well there goes a whole other issue... Repo companies do tend to do things totally ...
towing law suit5/26/2008
  Q: a towing company towed my car as being in the wrong parking spot, i went down to the towing company ...
  A: well talk to the tow company about the damages, and see if they are going to stand behind it and if ...
wee to learn how to drive tow truck5/26/2008
  Q: i,m looking for were to learn how to drive tow truck in atlanta georgia area can u pls direct me .
  A: Sam, I hate to be the bad news bringer, but there really is "NO SCHOOL" for tow truck driving. Yes ...
tow charge5/25/2008
  Q: i had my car towed from my sisters apartment complex. i had parked and went inside.apparently i had ...
  A: Well parking in a fire lane is a NO NO... It does result in either parking tickets or towing. ...
wheels scratches5/24/2008
  Q: I have a 2006 Mustang GT. On 05/02/08 I had $1,800.00 worth in wheels put on my car as well a ford ...
  A: Well Alex, its real hard to deal with damage claim issues in forums like this online... First of ...
towing5/24/2008
  Q: can a convicted felon get a License to drive a tow truck ANSWER: Where ???? It all depends on the ...
  A: well the CHP tow service contract has this provision in it, and as such is just a starting place ...
retrieval charge from towing company5/23/2008
  Q: San Diego CA Regal Towing Is it illegal for a towing company to charge me to retrieve items from my ...
  A: well as easy as it seems to answer this question the correct answer is YES and NO Tow companies ...
Excessive Tow Charges5/23/2008
  Q: Yesterday one of my employees broke down in my 2004 Ford Diesel, Dually, crew cab 65 miles outside ...
  A: Well if they towed the truck 65 miles one way, (lets say away from the tow company) and then dropped ...
car towed out of a auto repair shop5/23/2008
  Q: hi i am from Chicago IL i have a car that was towed from this guy shop were he worked i paid this ...
  A: well it sounds as if you left the vehicle at the repair shop to get fixed and might not of given a ...
Towing damage5/23/2008
  Q: I recently had a tow and shortly after recieving my car from my mechanic i realized that there was ...
  A: let me get this straight... (this is what I get from the question here) You had a flat tire on ...
accident towing damage5/22/2008
  Q: Richard, I live in Bradenton, FL. My vehicle ran up a concrete curb in the Walgreens parking lot ...
  A: Corey, there are a few things here which seem strange. First of all the concrete curb must of been ...
how much time does a towing company have to notify people?5/22/2008
  Q: my car was towed in Cambridge, MA on Friday, May 9. I received the notification on Saturday, May 17; ...
  A: Well lets see, they towed it on a Friday, and you are saying you got the letter one week later on ...
towing from parking deck5/22/2008
  Q: My car that I have borrowed from my mother that is staying another state was towed today at my ...
  A: Well as much as I hate to say it, I see a few problems here with this issue. First of all, its your ...
Car towed by city property stolen during the process5/21/2008
  Q: My car rental was towed due to a disconnect between myself and the rental agency. A police officer ...
  A: sounds like you are hoping that the police officer did a property inventory of the vehicle so that ...
Car Towed in Florida5/20/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I recently (within the last month) relocated to Palm Beach County, Florida, where ...
  A: WOW, this is a can of worms... But after reading it a few times, I hate to say it but this tow ...
Excessive Tow Charges5/20/2008
  Q: Yesterday one of my employees broke down in my 2004 Ford Diesel, Dually, crew cab 65 miles outside ...
  A: WOW that is real expensive tow rates there... Something does not seem right here, and unfortunatly ...
unfair towing5/20/2008
  Q: i went to my friends apt. to help him load his baggages. in about 20 mins. and we're about to load ...
  A: ah parked in front of your friends apartment... Was it in a fire lane, in the roadway, or parked ...
Towed in Houston5/19/2008
  Q: How can I find out how close together "no parking" signs must legally be in Houston, Texas? I was ...
  A: aahhh, City signs on a street ? Signs in parking lots ???? how far is "widely spaced" in your ...
Car Towin Law5/19/2008
  Q: My car was towed 3 weeks ago in Spring Valley, NY and the company that towed the card sold it to the ...
  A: New York State Law says Vehicle owner has to be notified within 5 days of tow and notified by ...
car stuck on hauler5/16/2008
  Q: I rented a car hauler from Penske. I don't know the model, but it is brand new. I got the car on the ...
  A: well not being there, I can not really help much, but the handle needs to be STRAIGHT UP and down in ...
towing mistake - virginia5/16/2008
  Q: My car was ABOUT to get towed, luckily I found the towing guy in the middle of breaking into my ...
  A: Ok, Virginia has some laws regarding towing of vehicles from private property and they also have a ...
parked vehicle without tag5/14/2008
  Q: I'm an over the road truck driver and at my home in Orlando, FL I have a vehicle parked. I'm on the ...
  A: THINK REVENUE for the city... Many areas have went to this kind of system so that they have ...
Car towed from apartment Indianapolis IN5/14/2008
  Q: My fiancee's car was towed from our apartment complex. We had the apartment's parking pass clearly ...
  A: OH yes such wonderful legal laws that no one can really understand except lawyers and judges who ...
towing issues5/13/2008
  Q: What happens to your vehicle if it was towed and you cant afford to take it out and its been at the ...
  A: well the "GENERIC ANSWER" is the tow company files paperwork with the state after a period of time, ...
Towing to the Yard5/13/2008
  Q: I have a customer who had a collision and called the tow provider to move the undrivable vehicle to ...
  A: well this is one of the "gray areas" in towing... Now its a private call from what you describe ...
Towing5/12/2008
  Q: I live in a trailer park in Pasadena, Texas, Harris County. This weekend my new car was parked in ...
  A: well, this is one of those great debates on trailer parks.. Most of them do not have enough room ...
MY CAR WAS TOWED5/12/2008
  Q: IS THERE A FEE CALLED DISENGAGEMENT FEE,AND UNDER WHAT GROUNDS SHOULD THIS FEE BE CHARGED. STATE OF ...
  A: well if the police had it towed and they required a release to be issued by them as a condition of ...
Vehicle Towing Without Notice as to where it has gone5/12/2008
  Q: I recently had a vehicle at a national peppy automotive chain in PA that was towed from their ...
  A: I would report it stolen as it seems that you or the auto store do not know where it is... (they ...
Towing from private property5/10/2008
  Q: I was parked in an authorized parking spot in a strip center which was private property. I had my ...
  A: well depending on state law, that is the big key for how long you can be doing what they would call ...
towing issue5/10/2008
  Q: my car was towed for expired plates can i retrieve my car with from the towing company with dealer ...
  A: well dealer plates, if I understand the proper usage of them correctly, are for test driving ...
already paid and they want it back5/9/2008
  Q: My car was towed a few days ago in Portland, Oregon. I went to the impound today with a release form ...
  A: The City of Portland has a towing review board and also a department which oversees the towing ...
correct steps for towing5/9/2008
  Q: I was recently towed in clackamas, oregon for being parked in a "no unautorized cars" parking zone ...
  A: Brian, in a quick review of that law (which I am not sure "each word and paragraph" became the ...
What if I don't want my car?5/8/2008
  Q: North Carolina (Chapel Hill) I had my car towed from a shopping center parking lot. I called the ...
  A: I always wonder why people think they can they leave a vehicle somewhere when they do not want it ...
car towed5/8/2008
  Q: I'm in the air force and got deployed.Then my car got towed on our base.My car was registered in ...
  A: Well there are other issues here which affect this answer, and I really am not up on them... The ...
Damaged transmission company truck5/7/2008
  Q: When pulling a large truck in for service we were told by the repair shop the drive shaft should be ...
  A: Sandra, here is the response I said I would post after I talked to you on the phone about this on ...
Towing from private driveway5/7/2008
  Q: Can a county tow someone's vehicle from their private driveway for no reason?
  A: Gina, there had to be a reason, and I know that there is a lot more to this question than is listed ...
towing5/7/2008
  Q: My friend's car was towed at 2:40 AM in Tuscaloosa, AL. He WAS illegally parked in non-visitor ...
  A: Well with that attitude its going to be hard to please you with any answers I bet... And I bet I get ...
Towing Damage Issue -- Do I have a case?5/7/2008
  Q: I found this website while doing some research for a small claims court issue I'm pursuing and I'd ...
  A: Geoff, I would love to help you more with this, but I was not there either and do not know how it ...
Getting contracts5/7/2008
  Q: I just started my business and I want to know how or what site can I go under to get contracts for ...
  A: I am lost here... You started a tow company and want to get contracts to do tow aways of illegally ...
Fire Lane issue5/6/2008
  Q: A tow company and I had a dispute about me being partially parked in a fire lane. Apparently he ...
  A: Information, I need information.... CITY AND STATE PLEASE... After all the rules are different ...
Towing, Public Street, No Sign5/6/2008
  Q: Trying to google about my towing situation. Found that you'd given a lot of great advice to a lot ...
  A: Ah, again with California and towing laws.... California has a bunch of laws regulating towing of ...
MY CAR WAS TOWED5/6/2008
  Q: IS THERE A FEE CALLED DISENGAGEMENT FEE,AND UNDER WHAT GROUNDS SHOULD THIS FEE BE CHARGED. STATE OF ...
  A: Disengagement fee = Drop fee = release at scene fee All of these are common and unless there is a ...
Car impounded by another driver5/5/2008
  Q: While I was away on a business trip, my car was impounded after it was involved in a hit-and-run ...
  A: ah PJ, unfortunately in this case it sounds like the police want to arrest the driver of the vehicle ...
Require to move vehicle or tow5/5/2008
  Q: I live in Los Angeles, California. MY land lord has given a 72 hour notice to me that they will be ...
  A: Parking lot maintenance and stuff like that has different rules than ones concerning parking of ...
HANDICAPPED TOWING5/3/2008
  Q: sOMEONE towed my moms car which has my handicapped parking pass in it and my wheelchair. can they ...
  A: Laws differ between Cities and States... I have neither one to refer to in trying to answer this ...
Car Towing5/1/2008
  Q: I had my car towed at apt. complex for registration expiration almost immediately after it expired. ...
  A: I really have no answers for you, as it seems that you have tried everything I would suggest... But ...
philadelphia law regarding sign5/1/2008
  Q: Ok so I parked my car in a lot for a few shops but it was after store hours. The entrance had no ...
  A: yes Philadelphia has many laws regarding towing from private property and the posting of signs... ...
parking lot5/1/2008
  Q: can we be held responsible for our customers parking in their spaces thanks
  A: if I understand this question, you want to know if you are responsible for anything happening to ...
TOW MY CAR5/1/2008
  Q: My car got a boot on it. I wanted to tow it myself. can i do this or do i have to wait for the city ...
  A: WHAT ??? booted vehicles, usually mean it is illegally parked, or it has outstanding parking ...
Towed from Apartment complex in Maryland4/30/2008
  Q: I was wondering if it is legal to be towed from a handicap parking space that is in a private lot ...
  A: Handicapped parking spaces, are governed by Federal, State and City laws - regulations and such... ...
DAMAGE TO IMPOUNDED VEHICLE4/30/2008
  Q: MY CAR WAS RECENTLY TOWED. WHEN WE GOT THE CAR HOME WE NOTICED A DENT OR CREASE IN THE FRONT FENDER. ...
  A: Where, where is this requirement for a picture to be taken and provided to you the customer showing ...
Honda Ridgeline towing Honda CRV4/30/2008
  Q: We are moving from San Diego, CA to Louisiana and want to know if the drive shaft has to be ...
  A: its not really my area which I answer questions on towing with tow dollies or RV towing, but the ...
Towing vehicles from a privately owned easement4/29/2008
  Q: I'm wondering if someone can help me resolve a long standing issue ? I live in Seattle and own a ...
  A: well this is a can of worms, and reason I am saying this is if the "easement" grants rights to get ...
Towing Fee Kickback4/28/2008
  Q: Omaha, NE Is there anything restricting a business from contracting with a towing company and ...
  A: No, there is not... But in most cases the tow company when they receive a call from say "Stevens ...
towing my mustang4/28/2008
  Q: i have a 1988 ford mustang gt. me and my friend need to tow it to the garage using a tow strap with ...
  A: well I hate to burst your bubble, but to tell you where to hook a tow strap would be a hard thing to ...
Towed at apt complex in Virginia4/28/2008
  Q: My girlfriend parked in a visitor spot at a newly developed complex while visiting a friend who ...
  A: OH MY, I have to address the issue about the flatbed first as it is one that "trips my trigger the ...
Tire flat spot4/28/2008
  Q: Richard, My Automatic 2004 Mustang was recently towed in Fairfax, VA. I have 2 month old tires on ...
  A: well was the car backed into the parking space at the tow company??? That would be a question to ...
tow truck damaged my car4/27/2008
  Q: i signd a reciept not realizing the disclaimer was on the bottom. it was to small and i was ...
  A: YES I am not sure what you mean by your vehicle was damaged, but a lot of judges rule that a ...
Questions on vehicles removed for illegal parking4/27/2008
  Q: I know first off that I was illegally parked. I payed the fee and that is past. My questing ...
  A: Well this does sound a bit fishy to me, but it does also sound legal... If the police knew it was ...
Your response to a question about towing with a Jeep Liberty4/26/2008
  Q: You answered someone's question in 2006 about towing a 4 x 8 U-Haul trailer with a 2002 Jeep ...
  A: I think it was off a "spec sheet online" for the vehicle... Most likely what you found... I have ...
Towing charge if show up before car was towed4/26/2008
  Q: I parked my car in a shopping plaza (Shop Rite) parking lot and went to one of the stores adjecent ...
  A: I would say there is not a tow charge as they did not show up and do anything... But consider that a ...
Car towed for expired tags in apt.4/25/2008
  Q: Question. 1. How is having expired tags breaking the law when parked. 2. What and Who gives the ...
  A: Again a question with out information to work with.... NO STATE OR CITY to get specific ...
Car got towed from outside apartment complex. HELP!!4/25/2008
  Q: We live in a very small apartment complex in houston texas. We came home one night to find one of my ...
  A: Well I am not sure what you can do, as I do not know what to suggest as Houston has some strange and ...
Towing issues4/25/2008
  Q: Ok my car got towed in Boulder, Colorado. According to the tow company, my car was taken tuesday ...
  A: Welcome to the problem with Colorado and towing... From what understand a tow company in Fort ...
Car Towed from Handicap spot from Handicap Apartment4/24/2008
  Q: Pasadena, TX If I live in a handicap apartment am I able to park in the handicap marked parking ...
  A: If you mix the permit parking issue in Apartments and then the Handicapped - Disabled parking permit ...
Personal property in a towed vehicle4/23/2008
  Q: I live in Kentucky. Can a towing company refuse to give personal items out of a vehicle upon ...
  A: well I am trying to recover from a major computer failure and loss of information so this may not be ...
starting tow company in VA4/23/2008
  Q: I want to run a small towing company in Roanoke, Virginia and I'm not sure how to get started. I am ...
  A: Well Kenny, Virginia is in the middle of completely changing the rules and regulations concerning ...
towing business4/23/2008
  Q: Hey i live in wicomico county in maryland. I would like to start a legal towing business. buying a ...
  A: Yes you need US DOT numbers, get ahold of the US Department of Transportation, online and you can ...
car towed now gear shift messed up4/22/2008
  Q: Richard i hope you can help me... my car was repo from my apt parking lot. when i went to retrieve ...
  A: well the repo company sounds like they disconnected the shift linkage (its an automatic correct?) ...
fire lane law in norwalk4/22/2008
  Q: i live in a hoa. home owners ass. my car was towed. there was no freelane sign, there was no.. no ...
  A: There are 8 Norwalk's in the United States, but I am guessing that its California here (after all ...
my car got towed and the police has a hold on the car who should pay the company4/21/2008
  Q: my boyfriend car got stoning from my job and the police found the car.but the tow track company has ...
  A: STATE LAWS ( you did not mention what state) say that the vehicle owners are responsible for towing ...
Tow from Apt Complex, Tustin, CA4/21/2008
  Q: While visiting me my son had parked his car in a space posted"future resident parking;no public ...
  A: I doubt that you could win with the "time issue" as each clock is different", and I have heard and ...
PPT4/21/2008
  Q: I live in portland oregon and my car was towed yesterday. my car was parked in an apt complex and I ...
  A: Well it sounds as if the tow driver "might" of broke the law, but I was not there so I really do not ...
commercial truck impounded4/21/2008
  Q: We had parked our big truck at a Lowes in Fort Worth, TX, a place we had parked overnight for a long ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering but I had a major computer failure and lost most of my ...
No business license for towing company4/20/2008
  Q: On April 18 my car was towed out of an apt. complex in Fontana, ca., (no signage, i was there for 45 ...
  A: I wonder about this question.... It sounds as if you did your research, but you kind of left out ...
Towing a 2006 Yukon4/19/2008
  Q: How can I tow a 2006 Yukon? I have to tow it about 190 miles. Can I tow it using a tow dolly that ...
  A: while I really can not answer this, I would say that the vehicle to tow it would have to be at least ...
Van towed from my home4/19/2008
  Q: I have a bit of a mess. My kids do not yet have licenses. I went to work and one of them got a hold ...
  A: Well, I hate to say it but the police officer did "see the crime being committed" and as such ...
fire lane4/18/2008
  Q: My friend lives in a mobile home park in Escondido CA. his truck was parked in his driveway with ...
  A: Well, you have several issues here which are covered in the California DMV rules... First of all, ...
Car towed from apt lot with insufficient signage4/18/2008
  Q: My son's car was towed from a lot in Columbus Ohio in which the only sign prohibiting parking ...
  A: it seems that the City of Columbus has some laws (city codes) which cover this issue and there are ...
my AAA driver cert#4/18/2008
  Q: Moved from Calif to Arizona, Looking for work as tow operator, Cant find my AAA cert card, Called ...
  A: wow, I really have no idea where to tell you to begin with this... Maybe the local offices of AAA ...
Auto Towing & Storage4/18/2008
  Q: My wife & I were out of the country for 62 days tending to her father's illness and funeral ...
  A: well, the laws require certified letters to be sent to the owner and any lien holders (banks etc) by ...
could muffler damage be from towing?4/18/2008
  Q: I recently had my 93 Prelude towed by a company that did private impounds. It was a rear tow with a ...
  A: Well since I was not there, do not know what kind of truck they were driving (using) it is really ...
Existing Issue Exacerbated by Tow Driver4/17/2008
  Q: Last spring I had to have my 4Runner towed. It had little transmission fliud in it, and wasn't ...
  A: well, since the vehicle was low on transmission fluid as the orginial problem, you do not think that ...
towing from apartment complex4/16/2008
  Q: I live in an apartment complex in Denver, CO. On Friday afternoon, April 11th, the management says ...
  A: well from what you say in the question, it sounds as if the apartment management put some notes on ...
starting a towing company in slc utah4/15/2008
  Q: do i need a special lisence or certifacaton to buy a repo truck and start towing vehicles in utah?
  A: I am sorry it took so long to answer this question, but I had another computer melt down.. Just got ...
car tow public lot & fee4/15/2008
  Q: I had my car parked at the Sylmar/San Fernando MetroLink Station for 5-6 weeks in the parking lot ...
  A: Well from what I see here, you left the vehicle for 5 to 6 weeks in the park and ride lot... In most ...
Towing4/15/2008
  Q: If you are parked on a street and there are no signs aroudn that say you CANNOT park there, can you ...
  A: well as a rule, street parking is controlled and regulated by the city police departments (or ...
My car has been towed, and now it's a problem.4/15/2008
  Q: First to start, I'm a resident of New York City and got my car towed in NYC. I drive a 2006 Nissan ...
  A: First of all I have to say I am sorry that you live in NYC and got towed, because the Police ...
sign obstructed and truck still towed4/15/2008
  Q: My truck was towed from my apartment complex when the main gate was broken and opened, and the ...
  A: Well first of all, you need to find out what the state or city laws are regarding the posting of ...
Lost In Houston, Texas4/14/2008
  Q: My vehicle was towed on 4/12/08 in Houston, Texas. They have a tow line 713-308-8580, but they ...
  A: Well if the police ordered the tow (or possibly in the case of Houston the police might of allowed a ...
towing charges4/14/2008
  Q: I was towed from a parking lot because I was parked over the 2 hour limit. OK, this is not what I'm ...
  A: New Jersey 'JUST CHANGED" the rules regarding towing vehicles off private property and I went back ...
Towing with car dolly 1994 Firebird4/13/2008
  Q: We need to tow our son's 94 Firebird about 200 mile with a car dolly. Can we tow it with the front ...
  A: you are correct, it can be towed backwards, but it does create a few issues with towing backwards... ...
Towing with car dolly 1994 Firebird4/12/2008
  Q: We need to tow our son's 94 Firebird about 200 mile with a car dolly. Can we tow it with the front ...
  A: I would unbolt the driveline from the rear axle and either remove it totally (it might leak ...
Car towed -lack of signage4/12/2008
  Q: I was drinking at a bar and grill in Harrisburg, PA. It was a Thursday evening. I felt that I had ...
  A: I hate questions from Pennsylvania, simply because the Pennsylvania Code is so hard to search, and ...
Towing Damage4/10/2008
  Q: my car was reently towed and I noticed the steering wheel was cocked to the right even though I was ...
  A: well I would suggest that you take the vehicle (if possible) and the estimate to the tow company who ...
stoping a tow truck4/10/2008
  Q: I live in Columbia, SC I recently stopped a tow truck from towing my friends car. I stood behind the ...
  A: Well first of all, towing of vehicles is a "CIVIL MATTER" and as such the police would only keep the ...
Vehicle broken into when towed, is this legal?4/10/2008
  Q: I am from Gainesville, Florida and parked in a "Tow Away Zone for Unauthorized Vehicles" parking lot ...
  A: Gainesville, just changed a bunch of laws regarding towing from private property, and I have not got ...
Tow from a McDonald's in Portland OR on W. Burside St.4/10/2008
  Q: Richard- Last night (April 8), my car was towed away from a McDonald's on W. Burside St. in ...
  A: Oh yes, the famous McDonalds on Burnside close to Civic Stadium... (I know that lot very well as I ...
Car parked is front of my house 60 days4/9/2008
  Q: My daughters x-boyfriend has his car parked in front of my house for almost 2 months now. He left ...
  A: Contact your local police department, as most Cities have laws which limit parking from like 24 ...
tractor trailer towed4/9/2008
  Q: I have a tractor trailer that i parked in a publice parking lot although i was wrong should I have ...
  A: Well since you drive tractor trailer, I know you know all about weight and length laws... First of ...
Damages due to Dragging4/9/2008
  Q: My vehicle was recently towed but before being towed it was dragged about 40-50 feet to a spot that ...
  A: While damages can happen when dragging the vehicle, short distances usually do not cause much of a ...
incorrect towing of all wheel drive vehicle4/9/2008
  Q: I have AAA and a week ago I called them to tow my 97 Honda CRV from my place of work to an auto ...
  A: http://www.towspec.com/vehent/vehview.aspx?ID=740 That is an online towing manual recommendation ...
County Max Rate PPR Towing4/9/2008
  Q: I am a female owned towing company in Naples Florida. Currently our county is proposing a new ...
  A: Lisa, you bring up good points here, about the city - county setting rates... First of all, even ...
Vehicle towed from apartment because of expired tag4/9/2008
  Q: Vehicle towed from my apartment complex because of expired tag(Coral Springs, FL.) I thought the ...
  A: well this is correct and it is also not correct... First of all the apartment has to have a contract ...
Was tow cause of problem?4/8/2008
  Q: My car was towed initially with a lift and then supposedly placed on a flatbed afterwards. I know ...
  A: Transmission damages have several ways of showing up, one is IMMEDIATE, and then there are damages ...
private property tow4/8/2008
  Q: I did a ppt at a residence where someone had parked in another persons driveway blocking them in the ...
  A: Wow, this one is good... Unfortunately the person who "claimed to be the owner" did commit a crime ...
Car towed and released to tow company.4/8/2008
  Q: Aloha, August 2007 my car was removed from a location I had stored it without my knowledge. I moved ...
  A: Well from what I see here in the question, your car was towed, you surrendered the title and then ...
Towing unreg/uninsured vehicles4/7/2008
  Q: My question is this. If I were to tow a vehicle (requested by the PD) that is unregistered and ...
  A: This kind of depends on the actual reason for the tow, and the laws of that state. Reason I say ...
Towing in Apartment Complex4/7/2008
  Q: My car was backed into a parking space in my apartment complex. I heard my alarm go off so when I ...
  A: Well I will address the backed in issue first here, legal or not from a law point, it most likely is ...
Moving a car before it is connected to a tow truck4/7/2008
  Q: I was visiting my friend in Livermore, CA. We returned from dinner to find the tow guy getting ready ...
  A: This is one of the "gray areas" of the law... The DMV pages do talk about the "drop fee" and such, ...
towed vehicle from police for suspended license4/6/2008
  Q: I was arrested last week. The police towed my vehicle because in their computer system, it showed ...
  A: Well as much as I hate to say it, as long as humans are doing something there is the chance for ...
Spot release laws/regs (if any) in WA4/6/2008
  Q: Richard, I am a tow driver in Seattle/King County, WA and have 9 years experience. Recently there ...
  A: I decided to delay answering this question Jeff, until I had time to review the proposed changes to ...
Car towed from Business parking lot in Long Beach, CA4/5/2008
  Q: I parked my car in a company parking lot that a restaurant across the street has a sign on the ...
  A: I have looked at this question and you say there is a sign stating "restaurant parking" but then ...
Towing from Handicapped space4/5/2008
  Q: I live in Greensboro, NC. My son was issued a temporary handicap parking placard after severely ...
  A: well you are right on the 2 separate issues, but the school permit is going to be a key here... If ...
Confronting Tow Truck4/5/2008
  Q: I too experience a similiar problem. However, I walked outside before they even started to tow the ...
  A: I am not aware of any law in Maryland like what is in effect in California... But "GENERALLY" if ...
I got a parking ticket and got towed at the same time.4/5/2008
  Q: I live in Miami Beach FL. I park in a street where one side is free parking and the other side is ...
  A: Parked on a street generally means that you are under the police department towing contracts. As ...
Condo Assoc. towing4/4/2008
  Q: Is it legal, in the state of Ohio, for condo or homeowners assoc. to tow a commercial vehicle from ...
  A: Condo and homeowner associations are ones where they have different rules and regulations regarding ...
written contract4/3/2008
  Q: My partner and I just started in the towing business and would like to know where can we find a ...
  A: Well, I would love to help but there are so many variations in contracts for removal from private ...
car towed from apartment complex4/2/2008
  Q: My girlfriend and I live in Gresham Oregon (Multnomah County) and live in an apartment complex ...
  A: Ah, Gresham Oregon, gateway to Mt Hood... I miss my homestate of Oregon... Gresham has recently ...
Towing Issues4/2/2008
  Q: I'm a land lord for an apartment complex in Durham, NC. I have two vehicles in my lot that have ...
  A: I have looked high and low for information on North Carolina towing regulations dealing with removal ...
car towed4/2/2008
  Q: my car is registered in florida,i left it in new york for a couple of weeks until i returned by my ...
  A: LAWYER - COURT That is the best answer I have, it is a civil issue here and as such it needs to be ...
neighbour's visitor blocking access to garage4/2/2008
  Q: I am in Vancouver, Canada. In Vancouver, the garages are at the back of the property and are ...
  A: WOW thanks for that link. I will add it to my references for future questions from that area... ...
Property left in car4/1/2008
  Q: About a year ago, my gf at the time had 2 car towed from our apartment complex. We couldn't move ...
  A: somewhere, some how, the tow company had to file a lien which is state required to be able to ...
Signage and tow laws3/31/2008
  Q: This question is regarding towing regulation in Boston, MA Car was towed from parking spot behind a ...
  A: http://law.onecle.com/massachusetts/266/120D.html Boston has many many laws regarding towing, but ...
Vehicle towed from a Service Garage3/31/2008
  Q: Boise, Idaho. Verbal Agreement made with a garage to bring in Title (broken down pickup, no work ...
  A: I really can not answer this as I was not there and privy to the "verbal agreement" between you and ...
az tow sign requirments3/31/2008
  Q: My car was towed from an apt. complex in Glendale, Arizona 2 weeks ago. Is there a required place ...
  A: Glendale just changed some laws regarding Private Property towing of vehicles, and I hope the link ...
TOWED FROM PARKING LOT OF BUSINESS3/30/2008
  Q: I was recently towed from a coffee shop parking. The attendant stated that he observed me walking ...
  A: I can not answer this question due to lack of information which includes CITY and STATE so that I ...
Car towed while running after being blocked in3/30/2008
  Q: I was parked at a friend's apartment complex in Portland, OR, in front of what I believed was my ...
  A: Ok, let me get this straight. You parked in front of a garage at an apartment complex which you ...
tow company charges per day3/29/2008
  Q: why am i charged for 3 days storage and tow fees when they have only held my vechicle foe less than ...
  A: Well as a general rule towing storage fees are charged on a calendar day basis. Now, California ...
Property left in car3/28/2008
  Q: About a year ago, my gf at the time had 2 car towed from our apartment complex. We couldn't move ...
  A: Well, I really hate to say that you are out of the vehicles and the contents inside them... Usually ...
Car towed frfom apt complex3/28/2008
  Q: Frankfort, Ky I have or had two cars. My landlord out a sticker on my car saying it was going to ...
  A: Well Kentucky law KRS 189.725 states that signs have to be posted... But between, weather, ...
training3/28/2008
  Q: what kind of training one person needs to be a tow truck operator,how long and from who?
  A: WOW very loaded question here... First of all most all towing is OJT (on job training)... There ...
Long term storage charges by towing company3/28/2008
  Q: Richard, My son's car was left with a repair facility for a sufficiently long time that he thought ...
  A: I really do not understand why people think that they can just leave a vehicle somewhere, be it a ...
Philadephia tow truck permits3/27/2008
  Q: I own a tow truck i live in bucks co. Pa.I want to tow in philly.Do i need permits for my truck and ...
  A: I really have no idea of the requirements, I know it is the City who requires them though... Best ...
My car was towed on flat tires3/27/2008
  Q: Is it legal in the state of Florida for my car to be towed, because it had four flat tires, out of ...
  A: Absolutely, they can tow your car for ANY REASON... I doubt that they towed it away on flat tires, ...
Towing Rates3/27/2008
  Q: You sent me a message back yesterday that stated although there are no set rates in Texas for towing ...
  A: They should be posted on a sign in the office and they are also on file with the Texas PUC office ...
Tow from Apartment Complex3/26/2008
  Q: The Tow happened in Redlands, Ca. It was 11:30 at night and there were currently no available ...
  A: Fire lane markings are listed here, http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22500_1.htm ***** ...
Tow from Apartment Complex3/26/2008
  Q: The Tow happened in Redlands, Ca. It was 11:30 at night and there were currently no available ...
  A: Well, patrol or roam towing (cruise the lots) is allowed still in California for patrolling fire ...
towing laws3/25/2008
  Q: If i park in 30 minute visitors parking at a building where a college & business share. Can i be ...
  A: I am lost here, I guess you attend the college ? and as such have a permit to park in the lot.. I ...
Car Damaged During Tow, Please Help3/25/2008
  Q: Yesterday my 2006 Scion was towed out of a parking spot near my work in Aurora, Colorado. I ...
  A: Talk to the tow company management and owners about the damages, they should do something. But be ...
Car towed at my apt3/25/2008
  Q: I was parked behind my apt garage and got towed. Do they have have the right to do this???? I am ...
  A: Behind the garage? Do you mean in the grass behind the physical building or do you mean behind the ...
Towing Issues3/25/2008
  Q: Is there a set rate that can not be exceeded on rates for impounding a vehicle in Texas....also on ...
  A: I am aware of a few CITIES who regulate the prices which are charged for towing vehicles in Texas... ...
towing damages3/24/2008
  Q: ok my car got towed....i payed to get it out but when i got in my car the it wouldn't catch gears i ...
  A: Well, I am not sure what towing the vehicle could of really done to cause your vehicle to not go ...
CAR TOWED @ APT COMPLEX- NO SIGN, NO NOTICE3/24/2008
  Q: Last night I parked my car outside of my apartment in Cheltenham, PA, on a street with public ...
  A: Well, as a rule "STREET PARKING" and the towing of vehicles from them is part of the police ...
car broke down, then got towed.......3/24/2008
  Q: My car broke down. I moved it into the median that was between two lanes. The median is very large. ...
  A: Well, medians are just for separating the lanes, not for parking and the shoulders of the road ...
Car Towed in Dallas, TX3/23/2008
  Q: My car was towed this evening from a residential street. I was parked with several other cars - ...
  A: Residential Street = Police Department ordered tow... From the sounds of it, the owner of the ...
Towing enforcement by apartments3/22/2008
  Q: I am still researching this area, I live in Laurel, MD (Howard county). Can an apartment complex ...
  A: Again this question comes up, and the answers are always the same... YES the apartment owners - ...
TOWING FROM PHILADELPHIA3/21/2008
  Q: I want to have my father's antique car towed from a garage in Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA ...
  A: I know that in Philadelphia they have some weird towing laws and regulations and a few years ago ...
Florida Towing3/20/2008
  Q: I was parked on private property in Florida. I saw a tow truck going toward my truck so I went and ...
  A: I really have no idea of how to answer this question... Doing what you did by attempting to drive ...
Apt. Mgmt. threatens to tow operable vehicle that hasn't been moved in 3 months3/20/2008
  Q: Who makes the laws in Indiana giving an apartment manager legal right to threaten to tow my ...
  A: Well, there are laws created by the state legislature which deal with abandoned vehicles, illegal ...
Disabled persons car towed from apt in Calif3/20/2008
  Q: I really appreciate you taking the time to help. After reading the tow issue in Oregon I don't have ...
  A: Well, you are correct in the problem being a nightmare... Disabled persons vehicles do have some ...
Car towed after sale was made and release mailed in3/19/2008
  Q: I am located in California but have searched around and still hope you can help me with a question. ...
  A: From what it sounds like you followed the law, (personally I would of mailed the letter "CERTIFIED ...
WRONGFUL TOWING3/19/2008
  Q: THIS OCCURRED IN BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO BUY A FUTON AT A SHOPPING PLAZA. ...
  A: Well this issue is one which has no real answers, yet is one which is a major problem... Let me ...
towing 4 wheel drive3/19/2008
  Q: I have a 1996 Suzuki sidekick 4 wheel drive manual transmission, it was towed I am not sure what ...
  A: this is real hard to say if it could of been done while it was towed, as I was not there, nor do I ...
hoa towing3/19/2008
  Q: I live in Windermere Florida in a Deed restricted community. It is gated and cars are not allowed to ...
  A: Kim, I am at a quandary about this post and how to answer it... I understand that the HOA wants to ...
Private Property Towing3/18/2008
  Q: I own a shopping center in Birmingham,AL and have had several incidents where commercial drivers ...
  A: Alabama laws are kind of weak on laws to impound vehicles... As to booting the vehicle, I do not ...
predatory towing/proper towing procedures3/18/2008
  Q: I live in Northern VA and I had my car recently towed by Dominion Towing (a company used by my ...
  A: Virginia has many laws, and is in the process of changing many of them, dealing with towing from ...
Notification my vehicle has been towed3/18/2008
  Q: Is a towing company required to notify the vehicle owner that they have towed a vehicle and it is ...
  A: Well, Canadian laws are harder to search online. But under most laws dealing with "vehicle liens", ...
Confronting tow truck3/17/2008
  Q: A couple of days ago, a tow truck guy was towing my car away because the manager of the apartment ...
  A: well section 22658 of the California DMV laws, does have a section of it which deals with "releases ...
theft of items from vehicle while in towyard3/17/2008
  Q: My truck was impounded for no insurance after an accident in Hemet California for the mandatory 30 ...
  A: Well, I am not going to say that it could of been the towing company who had a "unfaithful or ...
Riding WIth tow truck driver3/16/2008
  Q: What is the rule in CA? Where is it found?
  A: Joe, I really do not understand this question, but will give some guidelines here. First of all ...
car towed without knowing3/16/2008
  Q: I live in an apartment complex in glendale, arizona and my car which is broken and with expired tags ...
  A: As a general rule, notices of pending towing, can be as simple as a sticky note on the vehicle ...
need to reduce GVWR3/13/2008
  Q: I need to reduce the GVWR on my ford to 12,000 GVWR
  A: I have no idea why you would want to do this or how to do it... I am guessing maybe its to expensive ...
resident being towed3/12/2008
  Q: I manage an apartment communty, the company I use for towing should only tow when I request it. they ...
  A: Well, since I do not know what state you are in, I can not tell you if they broke any laws, but it ...
Showing up before the tow guy leaves3/12/2008
  Q: I walked up to the tow truck, and for fifteen minutes asked him to leave my vehicle for me to move ...
  A: Well from what I see here in the question, their had to be a reason for the tow truck towing the ...
TOWING POLICY3/12/2008
  Q: WHAT IS THE HAWAII STATE LAW GOVERNING TOWING A VEHICLE WITH AN EXPIRED REGISTRATION STICKER. CAN A ...
  A: I really do not understand what you are asking here... If Hawaii has a law regarding if the vehicle ...
2003 GMC Sierra on tow dolly3/11/2008
  Q: Does it matter which way I tow my 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext Cab RWD on a tow dolly? Frontwards or ...
  A: I am lost as to why other "experts" say that towing vehicles backwards is dangerous... In my daily ...
The management had my vehicle towed even though they knew it was mine and I lived there3/11/2008
  Q: I live in Michigan but have a vacation place in Daytona Beach Florida that I own. I had lost the ...
  A: Patty, as I stated before, I doubt you have any recourse... The rules are what they followed which ...
car on property3/10/2008
  Q: If I am an established resident of a property and my car is on the property could the owner have my ...
  A: GEEZE, what is with the lack of information here... IF you are a resident or not, and you break the ...
new hampshire patrol towing law3/10/2008
  Q: I was dropping medicine off to my mother at her complex. i went in gave her the medicine said hello ...
  A: I tried to find "SPECIFIC RULES" for this question, but I could not find anything... Where was it ...
My car was towed from my parking garage3/10/2008
  Q: Is the garage managment legally correct for towing my vehicle from the garage which i make monthly ...
  A: Well, various states have rules on towing laws and parking laws, and then Cities also have rules and ...
Towing because of expired tags3/8/2008
  Q: I'm from West Palm Beach, FL. I was on spring break for a week and when I got back my car had been ...
  A: well it's legal to tow the vehicle if you are home or not if it is in violation of the rules - ...
towing at apartments3/8/2008
  Q: I live in Arlington, TX and my son went to visit a friend at an apartment complex. This was around ...
  A: I know that Texas has just changed or is changing rules about towing from private property ...
The management had my vehicle towed even though they knew it was mine and I lived there3/8/2008
  Q: I live in Michigan but have a vacation place in Daytona Beach Florida that I own. I had lost the ...
  A: Well Patty, I hate to say it but when parking permits are required, they usually enforce the rules ...
Towing a disabled vehicle in New York State using a car dolly3/8/2008
  Q: Is there any regulations regarding towing a disabled vehicle using a car dolly on the Long Island ...
  A: unless there are specific rules and regulations about towing on the Expressway I do not see anything ...
Car towed in San Jose, California3/7/2008
  Q: So.. first of all, is it legal for an apartment to tow my car if it was "abandoned" in my assigned ...
  A: well let me understand this correctly... You moved out of the apartment and left a vehicle there ...
car towed by police3/6/2008
  Q: Harrisburg, Pa. My car was towed by the police for tint, and the insurance was suspended. Well, ...
  A: long story short answer, yes they can file on the vehicle as abandoned and get a title for it.. BUT ...
my friend's truck was towed for DUI i belive3/6/2008
  Q: My friend got his truck towed for a DUI i think. He went to jail and now i don't know where his ...
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