Towing Rules
Be sure to review and understand these rules! They are based on the current laws, and failure to comply may result in fines, court, or even forced vacation depending on the severity.
“Parking on a red line.” ✓
— Unauthorized Parking charge
“Parking on a sidewalk, to include ANY portion of the tire touching the curb.” ✓
— Unauthorized Parking charge
“Parking in front of a fire hydrant.” ✓
— Unauthorized Parking charge
“Parking vehicle across multiple parking spaces.” ✓
— Unauthorized Parking charge
“Parking in the wrong direction of traffic.” ✓
— Unauthorized Parking charge
“Parks in an area that is unsafe or on government property.” ✓
— Unauthorized Parking charge
“Parks at a metered spot that has expired or has not been paid for.” ✓
— Unauthorized Parking charge
Note: Make sure your photo is taken close to the meter, so it can proven that it does not display “PAID” on it. Also make sure the meter can actually be used!
“Government vehicles with lights and/or sirens on are exempt from this statute.” ❌
— Unauthorized Parking charge
Metered parking, but with red line. ?
— Example located near Maze Bank. For now I would say only tow if the meter isn’t paid until it can get clarified.
Parking on side of the highway. ?
— Example near the beach parking on the way to Paleto. Parking on the concrete shoulder itself can likely be towed, but parking on the dirt NEXT to the shoulder may not be? I would ignore it for now until it can get clarified.
Handicap parking. ?
— For now, I would avoid towing vehicles in a handicap spot, as we do not currently have a way to determine if the driver is handicap (I don’t believe the city currently issues placards). I will try to get clarification on this.
Red brick in Palteo. ?
— Judging from the red painted line also present, I’d assume this is not a valid tow. Until it gets clarified, do not tow based on the red brick pattern on the road, and just the painted red lines.
Fruit stand. ?
— There are a couple of fruit stand owners that like to park their van next to their stand. I usually ignore it, but they are technically breaking the “parking in the wrong direction of traffic” part of the law. Does parking on the dirt in Sandy Shores/near the beach also need to follow this law, or does that only apply when parking directly on the street? I’ll see if I can get this clarified. For now I’d just leave it alone.
Leaving a vehicle in a charging station. ?
— For now this can be ignored, but I’ll find out if we are able to tow vehicles that have been left in a charging station. If it is fine for an electrical vehicle to be left there, should a non-electrical vehicle be towed?
Parking on dirt, but on private property. ?
— You will see a lot of this in Sandy Shores. Until I can get clarification, please avoid towing these, as they are likely on private property, and I’d assume we should not tow them unless the owner specifically requests it. We have gotten a lot of complaints from homeowners whose vehicle is parked next to their house, but was towed anyway.
Example 1 is the Motel next to the Harmony garage.
Example 2 is from the farm out near Paleto. We have gotten complaints about these getting towed.
Example 3 is from the Harmony garage itself.
Example 4 is a trailer park, also near Harmony garage.
