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| LEGAL SIGN LAYOUT REQUIRED TEXT |
The Texas Towing Act, Occupations Code Title 14. Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Chapter 2308.251-469 was written back in 1992, In 2007, Texas
Legislature assigned the Texas Department of Licensing & Registration to regulate towing companies and vehicle storage facility.
In the early days before this State Law was passed, some towing companies would post small signs 15 feet off the ground in places that the average motorist would
never see. They still hide signs, putting up a required towing sign, after all the vehicles are towed.
Lots towing companies across the State operate a very, very unscrupulous business and employ tactics like parking "bait" vehicles in parking lots when a business is
closed, so John Doe citizen will think parking is allowed, only to return to find their vehicle has been towed. Many towing companies employ drivers that rummage
through vehicles they tow away, even take items, unlock doors and trunks just look and see what they can steal.
With Texas Towing Compliance, you can be assured that we will provide you the most accurate compliance information that will enable you to recover the monetary
damages allowed by State Law, from the parking facility, not the towing company.
Within our site, we provide you the necessary links to file complaints with the state agency that regulates the towing and vehicle storage companies within Texas and
the database link to verify the towing fees of the towing company that ripped you off.
laws that Texas Governor signed into Law to protect the public from these types of criminal enterprises.
Don't let a police officer tell you they cannot do anything, it's a criminal offense for violating the Texas Towing Act. Under Sec. 2308.405. Violation of Chapter, A violation
of this chapter is a criminal misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,500. After September 1, 2009, the criminal penalty increases to
a Class B Misdemeanor and the parking facility will be liable to vehicle owner for violating the Texas Towing Law for $1000.00 plus triple damages (what paid to
retrieve your vehicle) and your attorney fees.
Towing companies and wrecker drivers know that most vehicle owner or operators do not have a clue about the rules, regulations and State Law they MUST obey in
regards to towing your vehicle without your consent. Just because a sign is posted does not mean your vehicle was legally towed, because in a majority of cases, the
towing company installed and gave the signs to the parking facility at a greatly reduced cost, which is a criminal offense. Property Managers and Parking Facility
Owners receiving "kickbacks" from towing companies is not uncommon.
While we will agree that a property owner/parking facility has a right to have unauthorized vehicles removed from their parking lots, but they MUST comply with the
State Law, which is had been in effect since 1992.
In recovering damages (money paid to retrieve vehicle), it is always recommended to go after the parking facility, since towing companies and vehicle storage
facilities are notorious for not paying judgements awarded during probable cause hearings.
| File a COMPLAINT with TDLR against the towing company and vehicle storage facility. |
You never want to pay a wrecker driver or anyone at a vehicle storage facility any money unless they show you their Texas Department of Licensing &
Regulation Occupation License card. If they refuse to show it to you or tell you they don't have one, call the Police to your location, for an offense report
so you can file a complaint against that individual.
A vehicle storage facility cannot require that you sign the receipt when picking up your vehicle at the storage lot after paying the charges owed. If the storage
facility refuses to release your vehicle after paying the charges due because you refuse to sign their vehicle storage or towing receipts, call the Police!
Regulation Occupation License card. If they refuse to show it to you or tell you they don't have one, call the Police to your location, for an offense report
so you can file a complaint against that individual.
A vehicle storage facility cannot require that you sign the receipt when picking up your vehicle at the storage lot after paying the charges owed. If the storage
facility refuses to release your vehicle after paying the charges due because you refuse to sign their vehicle storage or towing receipts, call the Police!
Should you ever be disrespected by any of the above, or they refused to show you their license, or provide you the name of the person, their address and
phone number to whom authorized the removal of your vehicle, we urge you to file a complaint with TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations).
Everyone that is towed without their permission always complains, but nothing can be done to stop this continued criminal activity unless they become
proactive and file a complaint. We provide contact information for several law enforcement agencies that DO uphold the LAW in Misdemeanor after
September 1, 2009, everyone is encouraged to contact the law enforcement agency the parking facility is located to file criminal charges.
phone number to whom authorized the removal of your vehicle, we urge you to file a complaint with TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations).
Everyone that is towed without their permission always complains, but nothing can be done to stop this continued criminal activity unless they become
proactive and file a complaint. We provide contact information for several law enforcement agencies that DO uphold the LAW in Misdemeanor after
September 1, 2009, everyone is encouraged to contact the law enforcement agency the parking facility is located to file criminal charges.
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| Houston area Wrecker Driver Who Illegally Headed To Prison |
| TEXAS TOWING COMPLIANCE IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY REGULATORY AGENCY TEXAS TOWING COMPLIANCE IS A NON-PROFIT WATCHDOG ORGANIZATION THAT ASSIST VICTIMS OF ILLEGAL TOWING WITH INFORMATION TO RECOVER DAMAGES & FILE CRIMINAL CHARGES. |
The trucking industry is under assault by certain towing companies burglarizing and driving tractor trailers to their storage facility charging ungodly fees. If this
has happened to you, owner operators, please file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection Division, Texas Department of
Licensing & Regulation and us for an attorney who will represent anyone towed to recover three times what your paid to retrieve your trucks.
has happened to you, owner operators, please file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection Division, Texas Department of
Licensing & Regulation and us for an attorney who will represent anyone towed to recover three times what your paid to retrieve your trucks.
We expect to see more towing company owners and wrecker drivers charged with a felony offense as law enforcement agencies across the state are being
trained by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations and the Austin Police Department Wrecker Enforcement Unit in areas of the law they were
unaware the towing industry has been taking advantage of consumers to the point of criminal conduct. Checkout there articles: felony charges against towing
firm, felony theft charge against towing company owner/driver, felony charges against wrecker driver.
trained by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations and the Austin Police Department Wrecker Enforcement Unit in areas of the law they were
unaware the towing industry has been taking advantage of consumers to the point of criminal conduct. Checkout there articles: felony charges against towing
firm, felony theft charge against towing company owner/driver, felony charges against wrecker driver.
| Texas based towing companies fined by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations, your tax dollars at work protecting you! |
| My car was towed during a weekend. No signage and no clearly painted parking spot. My car was when I went to go to work, my car was gone without a warning from my own complex or a warning sticker spouse and I looked at violations. The violations included no insurance, missing appropriate license to do nonconsent tows, and the tdlr had this company listed as inactive. We discussed the violations with the apartment manager and the matter was resolved to our satisfaction. Thank you! Andrea Matthews |
| Latest revisions to Towing Law that went into effect on September 1, 2009 that towing pirates don't want illegal towing victims to know. |
| OFFICIAL Texas Towing Sign Specs & Layout |
| Any questions, do not hesitate to ask, all comments answered |
To purchase a legal towing sign for your parking facility,
contact Let-R-Signs by email or phone at 512-836-4780.
contact Let-R-Signs by email or phone at 512-836-4780.
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