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Pennsylvania Towing Laws
- Signage Requirements
- VERIFY: Signs must be posted at entrances to the property. Must include tow company name, phone number, and address. Signs must state vehicles will be towed at owner's expense.
- Private Property Rules
- VERIFY: Property owner must authorize the tow. Tow companies must be licensed. Philadelphia has additional city-level regulations.
- Right to Retrieve
- VERIFY: Owner can recover the vehicle if they arrive before the tow truck departs the property.
- How to File a Complaint
- File complaints with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection at (800) 441-2555. In Philadelphia, contact the Parking Authority at (215) 683-9775.
- Sources
- 75 Pa.C.S. §6309.2
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