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Beware of Car Towing Companies That Patrol Private Parking Lots
Your car may have been towed for legitimate reasons you parked in a loading zone, for instance. But in some cases, you may have been the victim of a towing company looking to earn fees.
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May 7, 2021Updated 11:02 a.m. ET
Maybe you’ve had that sinking feeling of returning to where you thought you had parked your car, only to find an empty spot.
Did you forget where you had parked it? Maybe. Was it stolen? Perhaps. But in many cases, your car has been towed and it’ll cost you to get it back.
When Your Car Is Towed Away, Rules Vary Wildly between States Laura Sky Brown
Sure, if your car is parked illegally, local law enforcement can have it towed. But after that, your life might be easier or much more difficult depending on which state you live in, says consumer watchdog U.S. PIRG.
Rules about when you can get your car back, whether you can access personal items inside the vehicle, or what happens if the tow truck driver damages your car, all change from state to state.
If you do get towed, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, and New Mexico have some of the strongest protections for drivers. Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Vermont have some of the worst.
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Sure, if your car is parked illegally, local law enforcement can have it towed. But after that, your life might be easier or much more difficult depending on which state you live in, says consumer watchdog U.S. PIRG.
Rules about when you can get your car back, whether you can access personal items inside the vehicle, or what happens if the tow truck driver damages your car, all change from state to state.
If you do get towed, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, and New Mexico have some of the strongest protections for drivers. Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Vermont have some of the worst.
When Your Car Is Towed Away, Rules Vary Wildly between States yahoo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yahoo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.