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| 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. Don't be surprised when the officer or deputy who arrives after calling the Police
tells you there is nothing they can, the person does not have to show you their license, etc, because this is sign of an uneducated member of law
enforcement. The purpose for the offense report, is so the officer can identify the person who refused to display their license, or didn't have one, so
when the TDLR investigator who is assigned your complaint, has an official report to reflect back on.
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. Don't be surprised when the officer or deputy who arrives after calling the Police
tells you there is nothing they can, the person does not have to show you their license, etc, because this is sign of an uneducated member of law
enforcement. The purpose for the offense report, is so the officer can identify the person who refused to display their license, or didn't have one, so
when the TDLR investigator who is assigned your complaint, has an official report to reflect back on.
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.
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.
| <--- 4" towing symbol ---> <- 2” white letters on red background ---> <- 1” minimum red letters on white background --> <- 1” minimum red letters on white background --> <--1” white letters on red background (phone number) --> |
| Houston area Wrecker Driver Who Illegally Headed To Prison |
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
felony 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 theft charge against towing company owner/driver, felony charges against wrecker driver.,
unaware the towing industry has been taking advantage of consumers to the point of criminal conduct. Checkout there articles: felony charges against towing
felony 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 theft charge against towing company owner/driver, felony charges against wrecker driver.,
| Watch towing victim's advocate ask Austin City Council for greater police presence for tow fee scams during four day music festival. |
| Texas Towing Compliance "Dedicated to Helping Victims of Parking Facility Fraud" |
| Towing and Booting within parking facility, this sign must be posted |
| Towing only with no booting of vehicles within parking facility, this format sign must be posted |
Texas Towing Compliance is not affiliated with any regulatory agency. This website is owned and operated by Pat
Johnson, Guru of Texas Towing Compliance based out of Austin, Texas. Contact: 512-680-3190
Johnson, Guru of Texas Towing Compliance based out of Austin, Texas. Contact: 512-680-3190
| The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations (TDLR) finds owners/partners of towing scam guilty of State Law and order to pay $47, 200, a reduced fine amount from $63,000.00. |
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Tow Fee Cap for Private Property Impounds
The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Commissioners earlier voted to set the maximum towing fee for vehicles towed
from private property without the vehicle owner or operator consent. In what I consider a victory for consumer and business
pocketbooks, towing companies can no longer gouge consumers with ungodly fees. These caps go into effect September 1, 2010.
The max tow fee for a vehicle under 10,000lbs is $250 with the drop fee still on property at $125. For vehicle 10,001 to 25,999lbs
$350 with a drop fee still on property at $175 and heavier vehicles over 26,000K such as tractor trailers $450 per unit with a drop fee
still on property at $225 per unit, $500 max.
In order the collect a drop fee from consumers, the wrecker driver must accept cash, credit and debit cards.
Please read the rules regarding the drop fees to avoid being scammed!
Local cities and county governments who currently regulate private property impound fees will be required to adjust their rates if over
the maximum allowed fees.
The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Commissioners earlier voted to set the maximum towing fee for vehicles towed
from private property without the vehicle owner or operator consent. In what I consider a victory for consumer and business
pocketbooks, towing companies can no longer gouge consumers with ungodly fees. These caps go into effect September 1, 2010.
The max tow fee for a vehicle under 10,000lbs is $250 with the drop fee still on property at $125. For vehicle 10,001 to 25,999lbs
$350 with a drop fee still on property at $175 and heavier vehicles over 26,000K such as tractor trailers $450 per unit with a drop fee
still on property at $225 per unit, $500 max.
In order the collect a drop fee from consumers, the wrecker driver must accept cash, credit and debit cards.
Please read the rules regarding the drop fees to avoid being scammed!
Local cities and county governments who currently regulate private property impound fees will be required to adjust their rates if over
the maximum allowed fees.
| Take the information within our website and be successful in Court fighting for your rights! |
Consumers in Texas will have to deal with the same towing companies, vehicle storage facilities, parking
facilities, and the corrupt Judges who issue rulings based on campaign contribution. I don't see any relief for
consumers who are taken advantage of by the bad towing companies, as the state agency (TDLR) that regulates
them progresses so slowly, most consumers just give up. This is not what anyone expected when TDLR was
given the regulatory power by the Texas Legislature, to allow corrupt licensees (tow truck operator, towing
company, vehicle storage facility, vehicle storage facility employee) to repeatedly harm consumers with little or
no resistance.
Making things worse for consumers, is select law enforcement agencies across the state, like San Antonio,
Dallas, Kingsville, Pasadena, Lubbock, Houston, Conroe, Fort Worth and list goes on, who do absolutely
nothing in allowing potential victims the opportunity to file a report, give statement, so an investigation, could
determine what criminal offenses, if any occurred. These towing companies, who are documented as corrupt
are going to operate in these cities, who's law enforcement looks the other was when I crime been committed.
It's a shame a property manager can't just so no, to a towing company, when bribed with free signage, stripe
your parking lot for free, etc, etc. I firmly believe a property manager who accepts bribes should be jailed and
lose his/her job, as I would not want an employee who is dishonest.
Still, vehicle storage facilities are failing to provide the required information on the documentation that is be
provided to the consumer at the time of payment. But, no they give excuses, that won't hold water. But the
consumer leaves the storage lot fuming after being verbally abused an intoxication storage lot employee, while
be escorted to their vehicle. It's conduct like this that must be stopped. But again, consumers, already pissed
off, blow off the idea of filing complaint.
I learned last night, our good friend Rich Robins, the towing victims attorney, beat Jonathan Bruce, the attorney
for the towing company for case in Stafford, Texas. Mr. Bruce courtroom antics would lead one to believe Mr
Bruce is constantly constipated, with his grunts and moans. Win a few, lose a few, but at the end day, we are
all gentlemen.
So, as we move forward, people will get their vehicle was towed, some wrecker drivers will get their licensee
suspended, some vehicle storage facility owner will be fined, and yes some victims of illegal towing will get
their money back.
facilities, and the corrupt Judges who issue rulings based on campaign contribution. I don't see any relief for
consumers who are taken advantage of by the bad towing companies, as the state agency (TDLR) that regulates
them progresses so slowly, most consumers just give up. This is not what anyone expected when TDLR was
given the regulatory power by the Texas Legislature, to allow corrupt licensees (tow truck operator, towing
company, vehicle storage facility, vehicle storage facility employee) to repeatedly harm consumers with little or
no resistance.
Making things worse for consumers, is select law enforcement agencies across the state, like San Antonio,
Dallas, Kingsville, Pasadena, Lubbock, Houston, Conroe, Fort Worth and list goes on, who do absolutely
nothing in allowing potential victims the opportunity to file a report, give statement, so an investigation, could
determine what criminal offenses, if any occurred. These towing companies, who are documented as corrupt
are going to operate in these cities, who's law enforcement looks the other was when I crime been committed.
It's a shame a property manager can't just so no, to a towing company, when bribed with free signage, stripe
your parking lot for free, etc, etc. I firmly believe a property manager who accepts bribes should be jailed and
lose his/her job, as I would not want an employee who is dishonest.
Still, vehicle storage facilities are failing to provide the required information on the documentation that is be
provided to the consumer at the time of payment. But, no they give excuses, that won't hold water. But the
consumer leaves the storage lot fuming after being verbally abused an intoxication storage lot employee, while
be escorted to their vehicle. It's conduct like this that must be stopped. But again, consumers, already pissed
off, blow off the idea of filing complaint.
I learned last night, our good friend Rich Robins, the towing victims attorney, beat Jonathan Bruce, the attorney
for the towing company for case in Stafford, Texas. Mr. Bruce courtroom antics would lead one to believe Mr
Bruce is constantly constipated, with his grunts and moans. Win a few, lose a few, but at the end day, we are
all gentlemen.
So, as we move forward, people will get their vehicle was towed, some wrecker drivers will get their licensee
suspended, some vehicle storage facility owner will be fined, and yes some victims of illegal towing will get
their money back.