Parking ticket

[DistantVoyeur]

I seem to remember that even on private property your car can't be towed without a ticket from the police (maybe municipal parking enforcement). A legit company will have the authorities on speed dial and you can get a legit city ticket on private property ( I know that my buildings super does this with our visitor parking). If you get towed, the first thing to ask for is the ticket. No ticket from the city, you have the right to get your car back without paying a cent since they did not have legal authority to tow.

Again, this is not legal advise, just things I have heard.

These guys aren't legit, send your ticket to the cops.

The police have a tow company on contract for police jobs if it goes that route, but tow companies can have contracts with property owners, e.g. malls, to enforce their parking rules. Believe they have to post a sign though, so you know where to go pick up your car. I remember when I disputed my ticket they said I'd be towed if I ever parked on one of their lots again. I said I hope the truck has chains because it'll be a cold day in hell before I ever park and give them money again.