Car towed in Allentown?

Here’s how to get it back.

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Before you go

Documents: Valid ID, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

Payment: Call ahead to confirm accepted payment methods.

TimeLimit: Storage fees accrue daily. Retrieve as soon as possible.

Fees: rty owner for a Private Property tow is $150.00. **Too Close to Fire Hydrant** Vehicles

Parked in a private lot?

Check for tow-away signs at the location where your car was parked. Signs must display the tow company name and phone number.

Know your rights

Pennsylvania regulates towing. Contact local police for tow disputes.

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Your towing rights in Allentown

Pennsylvania state law protects vehicle owners

🪧Signage Requirements

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.

Details may vary — verify with local authorities.

🚗Right to Retrieve

Owner can recover the vehicle if they arrive before the tow truck departs the property.

Details may vary — verify with local authorities.

🏢Private Property Rules

Property owner must authorize the tow. Tow companies must be licensed. Philadelphia has additional city-level regulations.

Details may vary — verify with local authorities.

📝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.

Source: 75 Pa.C.S. §6309.2

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