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| LEGAL SIGN LAYOUT REQUIRED TEXT |
Texas Towing Compliance was formed in the beginning to educate the Spanish community because some towing companies were targeting them
because they did not know the rules, regulations and State Laws. It has been determined that not only is the Spanish community targeted, but the
general public is preyed upon as well.
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.
enforce criminal 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.
because they did not know the rules, regulations and State Laws. It has been determined that not only is the Spanish community targeted, but the
general public is preyed upon as well.
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.
enforce criminal 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.
Most people discovering their vehicle missing call the Police to report it stolen only to be told their vehicle was towed. It's quite a shock and a major
shocker when they discover where the storage lot is and the price they must pay to retrieve it. While we will admit based on horror stories from
vehicle owners or operators when arriving at the storage lot, most people don't have clue if the reason their vehicle was towed was actually towed
illegally or legally. Prepare yourself to be ridiculed, cursed at, threatened and called vulgar names when at the storage facility. Expect even worse
language should you discover damage to your vehicle or items missing and bring it to the attention of the storage facility or towing company
employee seeking their insurance information. If this happens, the cursing, being rude, arrogant or just being unprofessional with you by the storage
facility employee, you are entitled to see this employee's State issued license, so that you can obtain his/her license number to file a complaint
against this person for their conduct towards you.
If the employee at the storage facility does not have
this license on the right, you are urged to call 911,
because this person is not authorized by State Law
(Occupations Code - 2303.1015(a), 85.204(b)) to work
there and take your money!
In most cases, it does absolutely no good to raise hell with the storage lot attendant, because their sole job is to receive and release vehicles with
the required documents and charges owed.
All employees working at the vehicle storage facility and wrecker drivers, are required upon request, to show "you" their "Occupations License"
issued by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations upon paying for your vehicle at Storage Lot. If they refuse to show you this license, or
don't have this license, call the Police and file charges, then file an online complaint against that person at this link. It's a criminal misdemeanor for
these employees violating this State Law. ( Occupations Code - 2303.1015(a), 85.204(b) )
When calling a towing company to have your vehicle towed, it's to your advantage to require only a wrecker driver who is licensed by the Texas
Department of License & Regulations. Never allow a wrecker driver to tow your vehicle, pay him/her any money or get inside a tow truck unless they
display this license as shown below upon request by yourself!
In the case of wrecker drivers, you may request their
drivers license with a photo to verify the name on this
license is the same person, to avoid being raped.
You never want to pay a wrecker driver or vehicle storage
facility employee if the refuse to allow you to see either
of these two licenses.
shocker when they discover where the storage lot is and the price they must pay to retrieve it. While we will admit based on horror stories from
vehicle owners or operators when arriving at the storage lot, most people don't have clue if the reason their vehicle was towed was actually towed
illegally or legally. Prepare yourself to be ridiculed, cursed at, threatened and called vulgar names when at the storage facility. Expect even worse
language should you discover damage to your vehicle or items missing and bring it to the attention of the storage facility or towing company
employee seeking their insurance information. If this happens, the cursing, being rude, arrogant or just being unprofessional with you by the storage
facility employee, you are entitled to see this employee's State issued license, so that you can obtain his/her license number to file a complaint
against this person for their conduct towards you.
If the employee at the storage facility does not have
this license on the right, you are urged to call 911,
because this person is not authorized by State Law
(Occupations Code - 2303.1015(a), 85.204(b)) to work
there and take your money!
In most cases, it does absolutely no good to raise hell with the storage lot attendant, because their sole job is to receive and release vehicles with
the required documents and charges owed.
All employees working at the vehicle storage facility and wrecker drivers, are required upon request, to show "you" their "Occupations License"
issued by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations upon paying for your vehicle at Storage Lot. If they refuse to show you this license, or
don't have this license, call the Police and file charges, then file an online complaint against that person at this link. It's a criminal misdemeanor for
these employees violating this State Law. ( Occupations Code - 2303.1015(a), 85.204(b) )
When calling a towing company to have your vehicle towed, it's to your advantage to require only a wrecker driver who is licensed by the Texas
Department of License & Regulations. Never allow a wrecker driver to tow your vehicle, pay him/her any money or get inside a tow truck unless they
display this license as shown below upon request by yourself!
In the case of wrecker drivers, you may request their
drivers license with a photo to verify the name on this
license is the same person, to avoid being raped.
You never want to pay a wrecker driver or vehicle storage
facility employee if the refuse to allow you to see either
of these two licenses.
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| If the towing or storage receipt you are given does not contain the "full" printed name and license number of the wrecker driver who towed it, please file a COMPLAINT with TDLR against the towing company and vehicle storage facility. |
| Pat Johnson, Co Founder, Texas Towing Compliance, as Keynote Speaker, with Eric Elam, Owner, Eric's Towing Service at the Apartment Association of Tarrant County Trade Show in Arlington on Nov 18th, 2008. |
| Has Your Vehicle Been Impounded? |
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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!
You always want to file a complaint against the towing company, the wrecker driver, vehicle storage facility and vehicle storage facility employee
with the state agency that regulates their industry. We don't expect the average consumer to know all the rules and regulations these companies
and employees are required to follow and obey. 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 reference private property nonconsent towing.
with the state agency that regulates their industry. We don't expect the average consumer to know all the rules and regulations these companies
and employees are required to follow and obey. 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 reference private property nonconsent towing.
| DALLAS AREA TOWING COMPANY FINED $411,000 BY TDLR FOR VIOLATING TEXAS TOWING ACT!!! |
<- 4” height of towing symbol, red on white
<- 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)
<- 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)
| Texas Towing Sign Specs. |
I promote and support honest and legal towing from private parking facilities, as the towing of unauthorized vehicles is a necessity, while I agree
most of people deserve to be towed. My concern is with the wrecker drivers, towing company owners, vehicle storage facility owners and their
employees who continue to violate State Law on a daily basis for financial greed, It's companies like this which give the Towing Industry a bad
reputation. I get calls everyday from the public, towing company owners, drivers, asking questions regarding whether a tow would be legal or not.
most of people deserve to be towed. My concern is with the wrecker drivers, towing company owners, vehicle storage facility owners and their
employees who continue to violate State Law on a daily basis for financial greed, It's companies like this which give the Towing Industry a bad
reputation. I get calls everyday from the public, towing company owners, drivers, asking questions regarding whether a tow would be legal or not.
| Houston area Wrecker Driver Who Illegally Towed Cars Headed To Prison |
| Texas Towing Compliance "Dedicated to Helping Victims of Parking Facility Fraud" |
Good news: The Texas Legislature and Governor has amended the Texas Towing Law which will make a big difference regarding illegal towing
from private parking lots throughout Texas. This could not have happen without the outpouring of communications from the many, many victims. I
encourage you send thank you letters or emails to your representatives for answering with the passage of HB2571.
from private parking lots throughout Texas. This could not have happen without the outpouring of communications from the many, many victims. I
encourage you send thank you letters or emails to your representatives for answering with the passage of HB2571.
| Honest towing companies, vehicle storage facility, wrecker drivers and vehicle storage facility employees do exist. Most towing companies won't have anything to do with private property impounds because of the negative publicity. I have always believed that in order to survive from a towing company standpoint, your competitors and parking facilities have to obey the law. With HB 2571 being signed into Law by the Governor, the playing field will change drastically, as we expect see more wrecker drivers and property managers jailed for conducting business as they do today. Just in the past six months, I have seen many towing company owners change their ways, from committing offenses to encouraging their drivers to obey the law. |
| 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. |
| The Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection Division wants to hear from consumers scammed by towing companies, please file a complaint with them. |
| Austin towing company owner/driver arrested and charged with one count of felony theft for his participation in the towing scam during the SXSW Music Festival. Additional charges are expected to follow, as this criminal investigation is ongoing. The owner's wife said in an interview, "I think it's being misinterpreted by someone". There is good chance Central will be shutdown or forced to change their company name, watch this news video. Parking facility owners/managers should use a towing company who obey the Law, instead of breaking the Law. |
Attention illegal towing victims, we now have two attorneys who's sole practice is criminal illegal towing litigation and consumer fraud. These
two attorneys are taking clients from throughout Texas, please contact them for their contact information.
two attorneys are taking clients from throughout Texas, please contact them for their contact information.
| The trucking industry is under assault by certain towing companies by 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. |
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It is happening more often that towing company firms, their president, owner and drivers are being charged with felony offenses because of their
criminal conduct surrounding private property impounds (PPI). We expect to see more towing company owners and wrecker drivers charged with
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.
criminal conduct surrounding private property impounds (PPI). We expect to see more towing company owners and wrecker drivers charged with
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.
Parking facility owners/managers are advised not to accept anything for free from a towing company to have vehicles towed from your parking
facility. Beginning September 1, 2009, anyone who accepts a free kickback from a towing company will be subject to arrest that carries a Class B
Misdemeanor. It would be wise to do business with a towing company who obeys the law, has no criminal record, all their drivers are properly
licensed thru the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.
facility. Beginning September 1, 2009, anyone who accepts a free kickback from a towing company will be subject to arrest that carries a Class B
Misdemeanor. It would be wise to do business with a towing company who obeys the law, has no criminal record, all their drivers are properly
licensed thru the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.
If the towing company installs their red and white towing signs on your parking lot, be prepared to have a bondman's phone number handy,
because any vehicle that is towed, would be an illegal tow because the parking facility did not install the signs, a violation of State Law.
because any vehicle that is towed, would be an illegal tow because the parking facility did not install the signs, a violation of State Law.
| Texas based towing companies fined by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations, your tax dollars at work protecting you! |