Parking in the city is absolutely impossible. I’m thinking of just parking in towaway zones and taking my chances. How do I prevent my car from being towed?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The parking problem seems to be hitting cities all over the country extra hard these days. But I advise against parking in a towaway zone no matter what!
Whatever you decide, here are a few ways you can keep your car from being towed:
Activate your handbrake
Park with your wheels turned
Use a wheel lock
You likely know that if you park your car in a towaway zone, you run the risk of being towed—no surprise there. A tow could cost you at least $250 in fines and fees to get your vehicle back.
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