| Subject | Date Asked |
| Towing Notification | 2/6/2012 |
| 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 laws | 12/6/2011 |
| 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 County | 11/30/2011 |
| 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 car | 10/8/2011 |
| 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 reason | 10/7/2011 |
| 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 bug | 7/28/2011 |
| 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 va | 7/24/2011 |
| 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 rotation | 7/22/2011 |
| 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 complex | 7/21/2011 |
| 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 trailer | 7/15/2011 |
| 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 laws | 7/14/2011 |
| 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 help | 7/11/2011 |
| 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 trailer | 7/10/2011 |
| 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 CA | 7/10/2011 |
| 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 car | 7/9/2011 |
| 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 bill | 7/5/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 7/5/2011 |
| 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 MERCEDES | 5/10/2011 |
| 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 towing | 5/9/2011 |
| 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 owner | 5/7/2011 |
| 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 towing | 5/4/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| recovery | 4/13/2011 |
| 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 trailers | 4/11/2011 |
| 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 shield | 4/6/2011 |
| 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 fees | 4/5/2011 |
| 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 Extortion | 4/3/2011 |
| 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 towing | 4/2/2011 |
| 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 ransom | 3/31/2011 |
| 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 tow | 2/18/2011 |
| 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 Company | 2/17/2011 |
| 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 City | 2/15/2011 |
| 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 Clara | 2/15/2011 |
| 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 pronlems | 2/15/2011 |
| 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 help | 2/10/2011 |
| 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 Passengers | 2/6/2011 |
| 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 Towing | 2/5/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 2/3/2011 |
| 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 tows | 2/1/2011 |
| 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 fee | 1/31/2011 |
| 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 stolen | 1/27/2011 |
| 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 vehicle | 1/27/2011 |
| 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 towing | 1/26/2011 |
| 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 impound | 1/25/2011 |
| 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 signs | 1/24/2011 |
| 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 fees | 1/22/2011 |
| 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 lane | 1/22/2011 |
| 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 towing | 1/21/2011 |
| 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 XLE | 1/21/2011 |
| 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 Contract | 1/20/2011 |
| 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 lane | 1/20/2011 |
| 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 vehicle | 1/18/2011 |
| 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 shifter | 1/17/2011 |
| 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 Damages | 1/16/2011 |
| 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 condo | 1/15/2011 |
| 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 Hawaii | 1/14/2011 |
| 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 Damage | 1/13/2011 |
| 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 charges | 1/12/2011 |
| 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 charges | 1/11/2011 |
| 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 Shift | 1/11/2011 |
| 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 Shift | 1/11/2011 |
| 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 towing | 1/10/2011 |
| 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. ... | |
| REPOSSESION | 1/7/2011 |
| 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 vehicle | 1/7/2011 |
| 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 vehicle | 1/7/2011 |
| 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 runner | 1/6/2011 |
| 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 liens | 12/23/2010 |
| 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 Copany | 12/22/2010 |
| 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 towing | 12/21/2010 |
| 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 Driveway | 12/20/2010 |
| 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 authorization | 12/20/2010 |
| 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 truck | 12/17/2010 |
| 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 towed | 12/15/2010 |
| 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 issue | 12/15/2010 |
| 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 fees | 12/14/2010 |
| 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 permission | 12/14/2010 |
| 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 towed | 12/14/2010 |
| 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 issue | 12/14/2010 |
| 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 car | 12/13/2010 |
| 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 towing | 12/13/2010 |
| 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 MA | 12/12/2010 |
| 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 car | 12/9/2010 |
| 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 miles | 12/7/2010 |
| 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 Car | 12/5/2010 |
| 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 nevada | 12/4/2010 |
| 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 Florida | 12/3/2010 |
| 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 work | 11/15/2010 |
| 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 failure | 11/11/2010 |
| 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 NY | 11/10/2010 |
| 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 Trailer | 11/10/2010 |
| 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 towing | 11/10/2010 |
| 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 4x4 | 11/7/2010 |
| 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 Question | 11/6/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Repo | 11/5/2010 |
| 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 Towing | 11/2/2010 |
| 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 car | 11/1/2010 |
| 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 Complex | 11/1/2010 |
| 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 calif | 10/31/2010 |
| 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 fees | 10/14/2010 |
| 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 overseas | 10/13/2010 |
| 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 issues | 10/10/2010 |
| 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 sign | 10/10/2010 |
| 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 notice | 10/9/2010 |
| 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 title | 10/9/2010 |
| 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 tickets | 10/8/2010 |
| 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 afterwards | 10/8/2010 |
| 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, ... | |
| towing | 10/7/2010 |
| 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 present | 10/7/2010 |
| 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 TOWING | 10/6/2010 |
| 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 vehicle | 10/5/2010 |
| 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 trucks | 10/5/2010 |
| 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 trucks | 10/2/2010 |
| 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 hostage | 9/30/2010 |
| 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 hassle | 9/29/2010 |
| 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 charges | 9/29/2010 |
| 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 question | 9/28/2010 |
| 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 truck | 9/27/2010 |
| 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 LS | 9/23/2010 |
| 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 apartments | 9/21/2010 |
| 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 LS | 9/21/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 9/19/2010 |
| 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 hearing | 9/17/2010 |
| 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 laws | 9/16/2010 |
| 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 fees | 9/16/2010 |
| 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 damage | 9/15/2010 |
| 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-tow | 9/15/2010 |
| 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 Landcruiser | 9/15/2010 |
| 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 Yards | 9/15/2010 |
| 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 Alabama | 9/14/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 9/13/2010 |
| 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 cars | 9/12/2010 |
| 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 cars | 9/12/2010 |
| 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 Ditch | 9/11/2010 |
| 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 Fees | 9/10/2010 |
| 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 Legality | 9/10/2010 |
| 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 notification | 9/9/2010 |
| 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 Towing | 9/9/2010 |
| 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 fees | 9/9/2010 |
| 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 meter | 9/6/2010 |
| 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 meter | 9/5/2010 |
| 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 Laws | 9/5/2010 |
| 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 Impound | 9/5/2010 |
| 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 ranger | 9/3/2010 |
| 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 Trucks | 9/3/2010 |
| 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 Permit | 8/30/2010 |
| 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 Property | 8/27/2010 |
| 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 ranger | 8/27/2010 |
| 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 trailer | 8/25/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hi | 8/25/2010 |
| 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 Laws | 8/25/2010 |
| 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 car | 8/25/2010 |
| 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 registrations | 8/24/2010 |
| 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 ct | 8/22/2010 |
| 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 law | 8/21/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 8/20/2010 |
| 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 issue | 8/19/2010 |
| 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 dispute | 8/19/2010 |
| 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 away | 8/19/2010 |
| 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 towing | 8/18/2010 |
| 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 charges | 8/17/2010 |
| 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 property | 8/17/2010 |
| 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 town | 8/17/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 8/17/2010 |
| 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 agreement | 8/16/2010 |
| 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 towed | 8/16/2010 |
| 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 carport | 8/16/2010 |
| 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 towing | 8/16/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 8/15/2010 |
| 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 leagally | 8/15/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 8/14/2010 |
| 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 vehicle | 8/14/2010 |
| 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 mountaineer | 8/11/2010 |
| 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 towed | 8/11/2010 |
| 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 damaged | 8/10/2010 |
| 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 damage | 8/10/2010 |
| 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 mirror | 8/9/2010 |
| 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 parking | 8/8/2010 |
| 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 Towing | 8/6/2010 |
| 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 Pay | 8/5/2010 |
| 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 logo | 8/4/2010 |
| 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 car | 8/4/2010 |
| 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 laws | 8/3/2010 |
| 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 camper | 8/2/2010 |
| 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 transport | 8/2/2010 |
| 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 towed | 7/31/2010 |
| 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 Tow | 7/29/2010 |
| 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 tow | 7/28/2010 |
| 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 Damages | 7/28/2010 |
| 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 Privileges | 7/28/2010 |
| 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 towing | 7/27/2010 |
| 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 THERE | 7/27/2010 |
| 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 clamping | 7/27/2010 |
| 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 property | 7/26/2010 |
| 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, ... | |
| towing | 7/26/2010 |
| 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 boston | 7/24/2010 |
| 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 info | 7/23/2010 |
| 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 bill | 7/23/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| parking | 7/23/2010 |
| 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 property | 7/22/2010 |
| 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 lot | 7/20/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| tow | 7/20/2010 |
| 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 car | 7/17/2010 |
| 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 towing | 7/17/2010 |
| 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 vehicle | 7/16/2010 |
| 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 tow | 7/16/2010 |
| 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 car | 7/14/2010 |
| 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 tow | 7/14/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| overcharged | 7/14/2010 |
| 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 registration | 7/13/2010 |
| 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 title | 7/13/2010 |
| 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 Charge | 7/13/2010 |
| 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 parking | 7/9/2010 |
| 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 location | 7/9/2010 |
| 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 Complex | 7/8/2010 |
| 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 home | 7/8/2010 |
| 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 property | 7/8/2010 |
| 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 reports | 7/8/2010 |
| 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's | 7/7/2010 |
| 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 towed | 7/6/2010 |
| 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 towing | 7/3/2010 |
| 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 Towed | 7/2/2010 |
| 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 Towed | 7/1/2010 |
| 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 Charged | 6/29/2010 |
| 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 Tampa | 6/28/2010 |
| 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 complex | 6/28/2010 |
| 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 Sac | 6/27/2010 |
| 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 fees | 5/29/2010 |
| 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 car | 5/29/2010 |
| 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 motorcycle | 5/28/2010 |
| 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 regulations | 5/27/2010 |
| 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 LINES | 5/26/2010 |
| 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 alcohol | 5/26/2010 |
| 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 Fee | 5/25/2010 |
| 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 problems | 5/24/2010 |
| 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 laws | 5/24/2010 |
| 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 exempt | 5/24/2010 |
| 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 fee | 5/24/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 5/23/2010 |
| 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 car | 5/23/2010 |
| 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, Texas | 5/23/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 5/22/2010 |
| 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 park | 5/22/2010 |
| 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 posting | 5/22/2010 |
| 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 TOWING | 5/21/2010 |
| 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 Notify | 5/21/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 5/20/2010 |
| 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 Towing | 5/20/2010 |
| 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 property | 5/19/2010 |
| 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 else | 5/18/2010 |
| 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 straps | 5/16/2010 |
| 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 regulations | 5/13/2010 |
| 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 tx | 5/8/2010 |
| 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 time | 5/7/2010 |
| 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 tow | 5/7/2010 |
| 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 towing | 5/7/2010 |
| 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 towed | 5/5/2010 |
| 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 abandonment | 5/5/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| liability | 3/27/2010 |
| 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 Laws | 3/24/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| recker | 3/24/2010 |
| 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 towing | 3/24/2010 |
| 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 abandoned | 3/23/2010 |
| 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 complex | 3/22/2010 |
| 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 dolly | 3/18/2010 |
| 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 issues | 3/11/2010 |
| 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 towing | 3/5/2010 |
| 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 rates | 3/5/2010 |
| 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 highway | 3/4/2010 |
| 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 Fee | 2/28/2010 |
| 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 road | 2/25/2010 |
| 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 fees | 2/24/2010 |
| 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 towed | 2/24/2010 |
| 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 towed | 2/24/2010 |
| 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 tow | 2/24/2010 |
| 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 towing | 2/23/2010 |
| 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 know | 2/22/2010 |
| 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 registration | 2/22/2010 |
| 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 conditions | 2/20/2010 |
| 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 notified | 2/17/2010 |
| 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 Hold | 2/16/2010 |
| 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,Pa | 2/16/2010 |
| 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 parking | 2/14/2010 |
| 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 property | 2/13/2010 |
| 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 truck | 2/13/2010 |
| 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 Complex | 2/13/2010 |
| 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 Mustang | 2/13/2010 |
| 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 location | 2/12/2010 |
| 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 4x4 | 2/5/2010 |
| 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 Referral | 2/4/2010 |
| 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 bumper | 2/3/2010 |
| 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 investigations | 2/3/2010 |
| 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 slip | 2/2/2010 |
| 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 towtrucks | 2/2/2010 |
| 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 complex | 1/31/2010 |
| 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 freeway | 1/31/2010 |
| 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 Vehicle | 11/14/2009 |
| 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 Damage | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 dolly | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 hold | 11/11/2009 |
| 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 car | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 towed | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 Philadelphia | 11/9/2009 |
| 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 Handling | 11/9/2009 |
| 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 towed | 11/9/2009 |
| 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 AZ | 11/9/2009 |
| 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 car | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 NJ | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 owner | 11/5/2009 |
| 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 Tow | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 car | 11/2/2009 |
| 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 specific | 11/1/2009 |
| 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 mailbox | 10/31/2009 |
| 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 towed | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 STREET | 10/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 10/27/2009 |
| 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 complex | 10/25/2009 |
| 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 towing | 10/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 10/23/2009 |
| 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 towed | 10/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 10/23/2009 |
| 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 spot | 10/23/2009 |
| 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 clubs | 10/20/2009 |
| 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, NY | 10/20/2009 |
| 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 vehicle | 10/17/2009 |
| 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 tow | 10/16/2009 |
| 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 towed | 10/9/2009 |
| 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 notice | 10/9/2009 |
| 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 RESPONSIBLE | 9/11/2009 |
| 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" ... | |
| Towing | 9/11/2009 |
| 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 accident | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 property | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 drive | 9/9/2009 |
| 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, OH | 9/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| overcharged | 9/8/2009 |
| 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 cab | 9/8/2009 |
| 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 Property | 9/8/2009 |
| 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 tow | 9/7/2009 |
| 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 CA | 9/6/2009 |
| 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 goods | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 MarkV111 | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 truck | 9/4/2009 |
| 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 parking | 9/4/2009 |
| 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 car | 9/3/2009 |
| 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 Notification | 9/3/2009 |
| 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 lot | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 MN | 8/31/2009 |
| 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 & spaces | 8/31/2009 |
| 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 streets | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 patrol | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 mistake | 8/11/2009 |
| 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 duress | 8/10/2009 |
| 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 Policies | 8/8/2009 |
| 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 placard | 8/8/2009 |
| 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 procedure | 8/4/2009 |
| 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 century | 8/3/2009 |
| 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 lights | 8/3/2009 |
| 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 Tow | 8/1/2009 |
| 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 damaged | 8/1/2009 |
| 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 Apartment | 8/1/2009 |
| 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 Apartment | 7/31/2009 |
| 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 damaged | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 condo | 7/29/2009 |
| 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 damaged | 7/29/2009 |
| 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 WA | 7/28/2009 |
| 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 fees | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 dispose | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 again | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 22953 | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 company | 7/26/2009 |
| 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 parking | 7/26/2009 |
| 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 Hold | 7/25/2009 |
| 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 Towed | 7/24/2009 |
| 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 towing | 7/24/2009 |
| 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 Ownership | 7/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| trespassing | 7/24/2009 |
| 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 dispose | 7/23/2009 |
| 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 SUV | 7/23/2009 |
| 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 box | 7/22/2009 |
| 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 Ramp | 7/22/2009 |
| 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 Mercedes | 7/22/2009 |
| 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 Placard | 7/22/2009 |
| 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 Mercedes | 7/21/2009 |
| 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 towing | 7/21/2009 |
| 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 WA | 7/21/2009 |
| 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 towing | 7/21/2009 |
| 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 condominium | 7/21/2009 |
| 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 towing | 7/21/2009 |
| 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 residence | 7/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 7/20/2009 |
| 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 freeway | 7/19/2009 |
| 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 fees | 7/19/2009 |
| 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 dolly | 7/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| tow | 7/18/2009 |
| 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 expenses | 7/16/2009 |
| 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 charges | 7/16/2009 |
| 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 Issue | 7/16/2009 |
| 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 fee | 7/16/2009 |
| 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 fees | 7/15/2009 |
| 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 garage | 7/15/2009 |
| 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 Moped | 7/15/2009 |
| 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 vehicle | 7/13/2009 |
| 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 Fee | 7/13/2009 |
| 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 wanted | 7/13/2009 |
| 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 Items | 7/13/2009 |
| 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 justice | 7/13/2009 |
| 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 towing | 7/11/2009 |
| 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 lien | 7/11/2009 |
| 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 rate | 7/10/2009 |
| 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- handicap | 7/10/2009 |
| 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 license | 7/10/2009 |
| 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 motorcycle | 7/10/2009 |
| 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 issue | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 truck | 7/7/2009 |
| 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, Ky | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 Regulations | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 company | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 328i | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 TRUCK | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 towed | 7/6/2009 |
| 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 vehicle | 7/6/2009 |
| 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 illegally | 7/5/2009 |
| 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 tow | 7/4/2009 |
| 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 Marquis | 7/3/2009 |
| 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 tow | 7/2/2009 |
| 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 vehicle | 7/2/2009 |
| 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 Frontier | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 explorer | 6/30/2009 |
| 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 & collections | 6/29/2009 |
| 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 miles | 6/29/2009 |
| 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 business | 6/29/2009 |
| 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 signs | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 Lane | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 fee | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 signs | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 towing | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 Laredo | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 fee | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 towed | 6/23/2009 |
| 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 NV | 6/22/2009 |
| 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 lot | 6/22/2009 |
| 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 age | 6/22/2009 |
| 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 towed | 6/21/2009 |
| 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, FL | 6/21/2009 |
| 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 Issues | 6/21/2009 |
| 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 Ca | 6/21/2009 |
| 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 placard | 6/19/2009 |
| 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 Repo | 6/18/2009 |
| 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 space | 6/17/2009 |
| 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 NH | 6/17/2009 |
| 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 street | 6/16/2009 |
| 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 towing | 6/16/2009 |
| 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 VEHICLE | 6/15/2009 |
| 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 property | 6/15/2009 |
| 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 street | 6/13/2009 |
| 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 Operators | 6/11/2009 |
| 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 towing | 6/10/2009 |
| 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 liberty | 6/10/2009 |
| 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 Towing | 6/10/2009 |
| 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 towed | 6/10/2009 |
| 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 Towing | 6/9/2009 |
| 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 kit | 6/9/2009 |
| 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 parking | 6/9/2009 |
| 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 towed | 6/8/2009 |
| 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 signs | 6/8/2009 |
| 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 company | 6/6/2009 |
| 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 towing | 6/5/2009 |
| 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 vehicle | 6/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 6/2/2009 |
| 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 Complex | 6/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towed | 6/1/2009 |
| 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 freeway | 6/1/2009 |
| 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 night | 5/31/2009 |
| 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 Immobilization | 5/31/2009 |
| 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 notice | 5/30/2009 |
| 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 parking | 5/30/2009 |
| 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 vehicle | 5/30/2009 |
| 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 apartment | 5/28/2009 |
| 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 paying | 5/28/2009 |
| 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 company | 5/26/2009 |
| 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 car | 5/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 5/25/2009 |
| 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 missing | 5/25/2009 |
| 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 package | 5/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| storage | 5/23/2009 |
| 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 f100 | 5/23/2009 |
| 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 car | 5/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 5/21/2009 |
| 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 driveway | 5/21/2009 |
| 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 Mall | 5/21/2009 |
| 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 mirror | 5/20/2009 |
| 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 Limited | 5/20/2009 |
| 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 backward | 5/19/2009 |
| 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 Towing | 5/19/2009 |
| 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 dolly | 5/19/2009 |
| 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 country | 5/18/2009 |
| 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 Car | 5/17/2009 |
| 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 towing | 5/17/2009 |
| 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 property | 5/16/2009 |
| 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 towings | 5/16/2009 |
| 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 car | 5/16/2009 |
| 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 parked | 4/30/2009 |
| 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 required | 4/30/2009 |
| 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 van | 4/29/2009 |
| 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 towing | 4/29/2009 |
| 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 property | 4/28/2009 |
| 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 dolly | 4/28/2009 |
| 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 Touareg | 4/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 4/27/2009 |
| 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 me | 4/26/2009 |
| 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 car | 4/24/2009 |
| 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 Marriott | 4/22/2009 |
| 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 towing | 4/22/2009 |
| 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 garage | 4/21/2009 |
| 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 & Theft | 4/19/2009 |
| 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 loss | 4/18/2009 |
| 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 vehicle | 4/18/2009 |
| 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 Marriott | 4/17/2009 |
| 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 tow | 4/16/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| charges | 4/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| charges | 4/15/2009 |
| 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 cleanup | 4/15/2009 |
| 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 fees | 4/14/2009 |
| 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 towing | 4/14/2009 |
| 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 vehicle | 4/13/2009 |
| 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 laws | 4/13/2009 |
| 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 storage | 4/12/2009 |
| 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 towing | 4/12/2009 |
| 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 tags | 4/10/2009 |
| 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 bills | 4/9/2009 |
| 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 towing | 4/9/2009 |
| 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 tires | 4/8/2009 |
| 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 gvcw | 4/8/2009 |
| 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 property | 4/7/2009 |
| 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 apt | 4/7/2009 |
| 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 lot | 4/6/2009 |
| 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. towing | 4/6/2009 |
| 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 Stuff | 4/6/2009 |
| 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 land | 4/6/2009 |
| 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 Florida | 4/5/2009 |
| 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 tow | 4/4/2009 |
| 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 towing | 4/3/2009 |
| 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 BED | 4/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 4/2/2009 |
| 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 Streets | 4/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 4/1/2009 |
| 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 Issues | 4/1/2009 |
| 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 dolly | 3/30/2009 |
| 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 country | 3/30/2009 |
| 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 Torrent | 3/29/2009 |
| 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 HRs | 3/29/2009 |
| 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 crash | 3/28/2009 |
| 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 Kreme | 3/27/2009 |
| 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 Lane | 3/27/2009 |
| 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/safeguards | 3/26/2009 |
| 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 Question | 3/26/2009 |
| 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 drive | 3/26/2009 |
| 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 locations | 3/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 3/24/2009 |
| 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 off | 3/23/2009 |
| 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 authorized | 3/22/2009 |
| 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 tow | 3/21/2009 |
| 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 complex | 3/20/2009 |
| 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 Vehicle | 3/20/2009 |
| 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 numbers | 3/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Stranded | 3/19/2009 |
| 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 towed | 3/18/2009 |
| 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 wheels | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 driver | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 it | 3/16/2009 |
| 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 Rio | 3/16/2009 |
| 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 Silverado | 3/3/2009 |
| 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 Complex | 3/2/2009 |
| 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 issues | 2/18/2009 |
| 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 bank | 2/18/2009 |
| 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 title | 2/17/2009 |
| 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 statue | 2/17/2009 |
| 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 car | 2/13/2009 |
| 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.S | 2/13/2009 |
| 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, Wrightwood | 2/9/2009 |
| 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 towing | 2/8/2009 |
| 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 Zone | 2/8/2009 |
| 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 towed | 12/19/2008 |
| 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 Property | 12/19/2008 |
| 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 towing | 12/18/2008 |
| 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 axles | 12/17/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 12/17/2008 |
| 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 Procedures | 12/16/2008 |
| 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 notification | 12/16/2008 |
| 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, CA | 12/16/2008 |
| 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 NIGHTMARE | 12/15/2008 |
| 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 running | 12/14/2008 |
| 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 question | 12/13/2008 |
| 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 6pm | 12/12/2008 |
| 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 booting | 12/11/2008 |
| 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 Charges | 12/11/2008 |
| 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 legnths | 12/10/2008 |
| 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 business | 12/9/2008 |
| 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 ownership | 12/8/2008 |
| 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 question | 12/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 12/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| towed | 12/5/2008 |
| 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/T | 12/3/2008 |
| 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 Review | 12/2/2008 |
| 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 NH | 12/2/2008 |
| 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 limits | 12/2/2008 |
| 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 complex | 12/2/2008 |
| 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 property | 12/2/2008 |
| 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 Fees | 11/21/2008 |
| 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 steering | 11/21/2008 |
| 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 Restaurant | 11/18/2008 |
| 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 bill | 11/17/2008 |
| 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: Idaho | 11/15/2008 |
| 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 Fees | 11/14/2008 |
| 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 property | 11/13/2008 |
| 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 Sweeps | 11/12/2008 |
| 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 Dolly | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 Lot | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 11/10/2008 |
| 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 vehicles | 11/9/2008 |
| 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 impound | 11/7/2008 |
| 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, MA | 11/7/2008 |
| 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 lot | 11/5/2008 |
| 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 Question | 11/5/2008 |
| 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 Question | 11/4/2008 |
| 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 TRUCKS | 11/4/2008 |
| 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 property | 11/3/2008 |
| 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 property | 11/2/2008 |
| 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 lot | 11/1/2008 |
| 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 dolly | 11/1/2008 |
| 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 liberty | 10/31/2008 |
| 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 Vehicle | 10/30/2008 |
| 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 Rights | 10/29/2008 |
| 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 RO | 10/28/2008 |
| 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 locked | 10/28/2008 |
| 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" towed | 10/27/2008 |
| 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 behind | 10/27/2008 |
| 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 towing | 10/25/2008 |
| 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 Impound | 10/23/2008 |
| 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 Trailer | 10/23/2008 |
| 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 FEES | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 HOA | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 towing | 10/20/2008 |
| 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 off | 10/20/2008 |
| 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 space | 10/19/2008 |
| 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 fees | 10/18/2008 |
| 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 laws | 10/15/2008 |
| 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 issue | 10/12/2008 |
| 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, Maryland | 10/12/2008 |
| 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 payment | 10/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 10/12/2008 |
| 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/release | 10/10/2008 |
| 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 fees | 10/9/2008 |
| 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 Tow | 10/9/2008 |
| 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 tenant | 10/9/2008 |
| 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 driveways | 10/7/2008 |
| 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 Mass | 10/6/2008 |
| 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 warning | 10/3/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 10/3/2008 |
| 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 Cars | 10/2/2008 |
| 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, TX | 10/1/2008 |
| 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, CA | 9/30/2008 |
| 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,NV | 9/28/2008 |
| 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 ky | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 property | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 ky | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 Impound | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 Car | 9/26/2008 |
| 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 Car | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 Requirements | 9/24/2008 |
| 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 Center | 9/24/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 9/23/2008 |
| 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 Tow | 9/23/2008 |
| 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-Benz | 9/23/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 9/21/2008 |
| 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/Regulations | 9/18/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 9/18/2008 |
| 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 car | 9/17/2008 |
| 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 Vegas | 9/17/2008 |
| 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 car | 9/16/2008 |
| 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 Car | 9/15/2008 |
| 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 CHECK | 9/15/2008 |
| 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 tow | 9/13/2008 |
| 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 tow | 9/13/2008 |
| 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 CHECK | 9/12/2008 |
| 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 cars | 9/12/2008 |
| 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 Tow | 9/11/2008 |
| 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 charges | 9/11/2008 |
| 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 mercedes | 9/9/2008 |
| 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 charges | 9/9/2008 |
| 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 towed | 9/9/2008 |
| 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 mercedes | 9/9/2008 |
| 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 charges | 9/8/2008 |
| 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 towed | 9/8/2008 |
| 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 F150 | 9/8/2008 |
| 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 rates | 9/8/2008 |
| 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 regulations | 9/7/2008 |
| 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 opinion | 9/6/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 9/5/2008 |
| 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 run | 9/5/2008 |
| 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 towing | 9/4/2008 |
| 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 TOWED | 9/4/2008 |
| 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 back | 9/4/2008 |
| 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 load | 9/3/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 9/3/2008 |
| 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 issue | 9/3/2008 |
| 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 zone | 9/3/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| storage | 9/2/2008 |
| 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 tow | 9/2/2008 |
| 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 Question | 9/1/2008 |
| 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 housing | 9/1/2008 |
| 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 tows | 8/30/2008 |
| 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, MD | 8/30/2008 |
| 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 towing | 8/29/2008 |
| 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 sign | 8/29/2008 |
| 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 driveway | 8/28/2008 |
| 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 company | 8/27/2008 |
| 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 Towed | 8/27/2008 |
| 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 neighborhood | 8/27/2008 |
| 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 tow | 8/26/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 8/26/2008 |
| 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 towing | 8/24/2008 |
| 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 lot | 8/23/2008 |
| 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 owners | 8/22/2008 |
| 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 car | 8/22/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| towing | 8/22/2008 |
| 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 problems | 8/21/2008 |
| 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 driveway | 8/21/2008 |
| 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 up | 8/21/2008 |
| 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 done | 8/21/2008 |
| 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 tow | 8/20/2008 |
| 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 complex | 8/20/2008 |
| 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 Cost | 8/20/2008 |
| 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 sign | 8/19/2008 |
| 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 too | 8/18/2008 |
| 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... ... | |
| Towing | 8/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 8/18/2008 |
| 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 charges | 8/18/2008 |
| 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 tow | 8/17/2008 |
| 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 towing | 8/17/2008 |
| 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 zone | 8/16/2008 |
| 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 illegally | 8/16/2008 |
| 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 tag | 8/14/2008 |
| 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 car | 8/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| TOWING | 8/12/2008 |
| 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 issue | 8/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Collections | 8/12/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 8/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| TOWING | 8/11/2008 |
| 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 damaged | 8/2/2008 |
| 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 damage | 8/2/2008 |
| 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 back | 8/1/2008 |
| 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 Vehicle | 7/31/2008 |
| 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 complex | 7/31/2008 |
| 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 Construction | 7/30/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 7/30/2008 |
| 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 laws | 7/29/2008 |
| 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 shop | 7/29/2008 |
| 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 & Notifications | 7/29/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 7/28/2008 |
| 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 lien | 7/27/2008 |
| 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 Wyoming | 7/27/2008 |
| 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 car | 7/26/2008 |
| 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 Tow | 7/25/2008 |
| 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 fees | 7/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| lienholder | 7/23/2008 |
| 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 tow | 7/23/2008 |
| 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 BS | 7/23/2008 |
| 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 towed | 7/23/2008 |
| 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, Virginia | 7/21/2008 |
| 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 tow | 7/21/2008 |
| 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 parki | 7/21/2008 |
| 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 lot | 7/20/2008 |
| 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 parki | 7/20/2008 |
| 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 tow | 7/20/2008 |
| 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 driver | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 Station | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 SPACE | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 registration | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 knowledge | 7/18/2008 |
| 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 companies | 7/17/2008 |
| 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 Laws | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 towed | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 parking | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 fees | 7/15/2008 |
| 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 car | 7/15/2008 |
| 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 VA | 7/14/2008 |
| 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 dr | 7/14/2008 |
| 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 safety | 7/14/2008 |
| 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, OR | 7/14/2008 |
| 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 dolly | 7/13/2008 |
| 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 car | 7/13/2008 |
| 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 problem | 7/13/2008 |
| 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 truck | 7/13/2008 |
| 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 tow | 7/12/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 7/12/2008 |
| 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/ reimbursement | 7/11/2008 |
| 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 Pss | 7/11/2008 |
| 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 employees | 7/11/2008 |
| 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 NC | 7/10/2008 |
| 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 MA | 7/9/2008 |
| 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 Issues | 7/9/2008 |
| 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 damage | 7/7/2008 |
| 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 fees | 7/6/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 7/6/2008 |
| 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, Kentucky | 7/5/2008 |
| 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 Wages | 7/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| REPO | 7/4/2008 |
| 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 truck | 7/3/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 7/3/2008 |
| 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 townig | 7/2/2008 |
| 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 garage | 7/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 7/1/2008 |
| 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 off | 7/1/2008 |
| 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 townig | 7/1/2008 |
| 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 Lane | 6/30/2008 |
| 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 towed | 6/30/2008 |
| 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 PA | 6/30/2008 |
| 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 hours | 6/28/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 6/27/2008 |
| 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 fees | 6/25/2008 |
| 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 Regulations | 6/25/2008 |
| 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 van | 6/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 6/22/2008 |
| 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 towed | 6/21/2008 |
| 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 car | 6/20/2008 |
| 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 tow | 6/20/2008 |
| 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 2 | 6/20/2008 |
| 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 Zone | 6/20/2008 |
| 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 Car | 6/20/2008 |
| 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 wrecker | 6/19/2008 |
| 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 issue | 6/19/2008 |
| 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 tags | 6/19/2008 |
| 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 car | 6/18/2008 |
| 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 towing | 6/18/2008 |
| 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 towed | 6/17/2008 |
| 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 driveway | 6/17/2008 |
| 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 Zone | 6/16/2008 |
| 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 Back | 6/16/2008 |
| 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 fees | 6/16/2008 |
| 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 fees | 6/16/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 6/15/2008 |
| 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 issue | 6/14/2008 |
| 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 Truck | 6/14/2008 |
| 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 street | 6/14/2008 |
| 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 / storage | 6/13/2008 |
| 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 Towed | 6/13/2008 |
| 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 property | 6/12/2008 |
| 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 Laws | 6/12/2008 |
| 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 Durango | 6/12/2008 |
| 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 vehs | 6/11/2008 |
| 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 car | 6/10/2008 |
| 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 Odyssey | 6/10/2008 |
| 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 laws | 6/10/2008 |
| 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 street | 6/9/2008 |
| 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 fees | 6/9/2008 |
| 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 / storage | 6/8/2008 |
| 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 registration | 6/8/2008 |
| 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 storage | 6/8/2008 |
| 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 Texas | 6/7/2008 |
| 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 Issue | 6/7/2008 |
| 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 property | 6/6/2008 |
| 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 property | 6/6/2008 |
| 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 AWD | 6/6/2008 |
| 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 impound | 6/6/2008 |
| 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 complex | 6/5/2008 |
| 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 yard | 6/5/2008 |
| 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 charge | 6/5/2008 |
| 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 complex | 6/4/2008 |
| 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 Replacement | 6/4/2008 |
| 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 signage | 6/3/2008 |
| 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 company | 6/3/2008 |
| 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 issue | 6/2/2008 |
| 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 bill | 6/2/2008 |
| 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 S430 | 6/2/2008 |
| 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 worth | 6/2/2008 |
| 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 scratches | 6/1/2008 |
| 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 Sportstrac | 5/31/2008 |
| 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, TX | 5/30/2008 |
| 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 warning | 5/30/2008 |
| 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 Issues | 5/29/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 5/29/2008 |
| 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 bill | 5/28/2008 |
| 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 damage | 5/28/2008 |
| 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 behind | 5/28/2008 |
| 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 tow | 5/27/2008 |
| 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 damage | 5/27/2008 |
| 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 company | 5/27/2008 |
| 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 suit | 5/26/2008 |
| 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 truck | 5/26/2008 |
| 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 charge | 5/25/2008 |
| 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 scratches | 5/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 5/24/2008 |
| 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 company | 5/23/2008 |
| 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 Charges | 5/23/2008 |
| 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 shop | 5/23/2008 |
| 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 damage | 5/23/2008 |
| 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 damage | 5/22/2008 |
| 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 deck | 5/22/2008 |
| 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 process | 5/21/2008 |
| 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 Florida | 5/20/2008 |
| 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 Charges | 5/20/2008 |
| 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 towing | 5/20/2008 |
| 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 Houston | 5/19/2008 |
| 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 Law | 5/19/2008 |
| 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 hauler | 5/16/2008 |
| 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 - virginia | 5/16/2008 |
| 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 tag | 5/14/2008 |
| 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 IN | 5/14/2008 |
| 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 issues | 5/13/2008 |
| 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 Yard | 5/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 5/12/2008 |
| 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 TOWED | 5/12/2008 |
| 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 gone | 5/12/2008 |
| 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 property | 5/10/2008 |
| 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 issue | 5/10/2008 |
| 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 back | 5/9/2008 |
| 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 towing | 5/9/2008 |
| 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 towed | 5/8/2008 |
| 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 truck | 5/7/2008 |
| 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 driveway | 5/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| towing | 5/7/2008 |
| 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 contracts | 5/7/2008 |
| 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 issue | 5/6/2008 |
| 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 Sign | 5/6/2008 |
| 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 TOWED | 5/6/2008 |
| 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 driver | 5/5/2008 |
| 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 tow | 5/5/2008 |
| 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 TOWING | 5/3/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 5/1/2008 |
| 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 sign | 5/1/2008 |
| 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 lot | 5/1/2008 |
| 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 CAR | 5/1/2008 |
| 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 Maryland | 4/30/2008 |
| 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 VEHICLE | 4/30/2008 |
| 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 CRV | 4/30/2008 |
| 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 easement | 4/29/2008 |
| 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 Kickback | 4/28/2008 |
| 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 mustang | 4/28/2008 |
| 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 Virginia | 4/28/2008 |
| 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 spot | 4/28/2008 |
| 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 car | 4/27/2008 |
| 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 parking | 4/27/2008 |
| 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 Liberty | 4/26/2008 |
| 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 towed | 4/26/2008 |
| 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 issues | 4/25/2008 |
| 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 Apartment | 4/24/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 4/23/2008 |
| 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 VA | 4/23/2008 |
| 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 business | 4/23/2008 |
| 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 up | 4/22/2008 |
| 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 norwalk | 4/22/2008 |
| 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 company | 4/21/2008 |
| 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, CA | 4/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| PPT | 4/21/2008 |
| 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 impounded | 4/21/2008 |
| 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 company | 4/20/2008 |
| 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 Yukon | 4/19/2008 |
| 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 home | 4/19/2008 |
| 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 lane | 4/18/2008 |
| 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 signage | 4/18/2008 |
| 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 & Storage | 4/18/2008 |
| 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 Driver | 4/17/2008 |
| 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 complex | 4/16/2008 |
| 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 utah | 4/15/2008 |
| 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 & fee | 4/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Towing | 4/15/2008 |
| 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 towed | 4/15/2008 |
| 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, Texas | 4/14/2008 |
| 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 charges | 4/14/2008 |
| 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 Firebird | 4/13/2008 |
| 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 Firebird | 4/12/2008 |
| 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 signage | 4/12/2008 |
| 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 Damage | 4/10/2008 |
| 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 truck | 4/10/2008 |
| 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 days | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 towed | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 Dragging | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 vehicle | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 tag | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 tow | 4/8/2008 |
| 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 vehicles | 4/7/2008 |
| 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 Complex | 4/7/2008 |
| 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 truck | 4/7/2008 |
| 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 license | 4/6/2008 |
| 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 WA | 4/6/2008 |
| 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, CA | 4/5/2008 |
| 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 space | 4/5/2008 |
| 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 Truck | 4/5/2008 |
| 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. towing | 4/4/2008 |
| 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 contract | 4/3/2008 |
| 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 complex | 4/2/2008 |
| 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 Issues | 4/2/2008 |
| 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 towed | 4/2/2008 |
| 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 garage | 4/2/2008 |
| 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 car | 4/1/2008 |
| 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 laws | 3/31/2008 |
| 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 Garage | 3/31/2008 |
| 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 requirments | 3/31/2008 |
| 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 BUSINESS | 3/30/2008 |
| 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 in | 3/30/2008 |
| 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 day | 3/29/2008 |
| 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 car | 3/28/2008 |
| 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 complex | 3/28/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| training | 3/28/2008 |
| 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 company | 3/28/2008 |
| 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 permits | 3/27/2008 |
| 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 tires | 3/27/2008 |
| 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 Rates | 3/27/2008 |
| 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 Complex | 3/26/2008 |
| 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 Complex | 3/26/2008 |
| 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 laws | 3/25/2008 |
| 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 Help | 3/25/2008 |
| 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 apt | 3/25/2008 |
| 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 Issues | 3/25/2008 |
| 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 damages | 3/24/2008 |
| 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 NOTICE | 3/24/2008 |
| 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, TX | 3/23/2008 |
| 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 apartments | 3/22/2008 |
| 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 PHILADELPHIA | 3/21/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 3/20/2008 |
| 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 months | 3/20/2008 |
| 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 Calif | 3/20/2008 |
| 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 in | 3/19/2008 |
| 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 TOWING | 3/19/2008 |
| 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 drive | 3/19/2008 |
| 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 towing | 3/19/2008 |
| 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 Towing | 3/18/2008 |
| 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 procedures | 3/18/2008 |
| 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 towed | 3/18/2008 |
| 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 truck | 3/17/2008 |
| 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 towyard | 3/17/2008 |
| 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 driver | 3/16/2008 |
| 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 knowing | 3/16/2008 |
| 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 GVWR | 3/13/2008 |
| 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 towed | 3/12/2008 |
| 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 leaves | 3/12/2008 |
| 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 POLICY | 3/12/2008 |
| 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 dolly | 3/11/2008 |
| 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 there | 3/11/2008 |
| 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 property | 3/10/2008 |
| 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 law | 3/10/2008 |
| 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 garage | 3/10/2008 |
| 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 tags | 3/8/2008 |
| 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 apartments | 3/8/2008 |
| 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 there | 3/8/2008 |
| 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 dolly | 3/8/2008 |
| 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, California | 3/7/2008 |
| 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 police | 3/6/2008 |
| 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 belive | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My friend got his truck towed for a DUI i think. He went to jail and now i don't know where his ... & | |