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| LEGAL SIGN LAYOUT |
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. A large percentage
of towing companies and wrecker drivers that tow from private property have a "black" heart with a $ sign etched in it, which will rip you
off in a minute.
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.
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. You always want to
file a complaint against the towing company because many employ wrecker drivers who are not properly licensed individually. Towing
companies face stiff administrative fines are noncompliance.
enforcement agency to 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.
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.
It only takes one violation in Justice Court or by a Police Detective for the parking facility to be found guilty. Property managers are
subject to being ticketed and/or arrested for violating the Texas Towing Law!
If your towing nightmare happened within the city limits of Austin, you are urged to file an offense report for an illegal tow by call 311 or
512-974-5750, a trained detective will investigate the circumstances behind your vehicle being towed and will accompany you to court.
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. A large percentage
of towing companies and wrecker drivers that tow from private property have a "black" heart with a $ sign etched in it, which will rip you
off in a minute.
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.
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. You always want to
file a complaint against the towing company because many employ wrecker drivers who are not properly licensed individually. Towing
companies face stiff administrative fines are noncompliance.
enforcement agency to 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.
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.
It only takes one violation in Justice Court or by a Police Detective for the parking facility to be found guilty. Property managers are
subject to being ticketed and/or arrested for violating the Texas Towing Law!
If your towing nightmare happened within the city limits of Austin, you are urged to file an offense report for an illegal tow by call 311 or
512-974-5750, a trained detective will investigate the circumstances behind your vehicle being towed and will accompany you to court.
| Texas Towing Compliance "Dedicated to Helping Victims of Parking Facility Fraud" |
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.
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.
| The above two pictures is of a perfect example of how towing companies along with parking facilities ripoff the unsuspecting vehicle owner or operators by towing their vehicles from parking lots without any red and white towing signs posted at each driveway into the parking lot. The above parking lot has three driveways and no visible signs posted. This parking lot is in downtown Houston. The Greater Houston area is notorious for parking lot scams and rampant illegal towing with outrageous fees being charged by unlicensed wrecker drivers. |
| JUST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS HOOKED UP DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO PAY IF IN AUSTIN, NO FEE SHOULD BE CHARGED HERE! LOTS OF PEOPLE GET BURNED BY WRECKER DRIVERS CHARGING UNAUTHORIZED FEE SIMPLY BECAUSE DRIVERS ARE UNAWARE OF THE AUSTIN CITY ORDINANCE |
| ILLEGAL SIGN |
Thank you for visiting our site, which we provide to the many motorist who haven't clue if they were legally towed, or the conduct
of the employees at the storage facility they received were appropriate. Throughout the site, we will provide you our expert
knowledge of what steps of action you should take in reference your incident with the towing company and parking facility. Just
because there is a red and white towing sign does not mean your vehicle was legally towed.
Regardless the reason the vehicle storage facility provides as the reason your vehicle was towed from private property without your
permission, you without hesitation, should file a online complaint with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation. This
state agency will investigate the circumstances of your complaint and take action against the towing company, tow truck driver,
vehicle storage facility and vehicle storage facility employee if warranted.
of the employees at the storage facility they received were appropriate. Throughout the site, we will provide you our expert
knowledge of what steps of action you should take in reference your incident with the towing company and parking facility. Just
because there is a red and white towing sign does not mean your vehicle was legally towed.
Regardless the reason the vehicle storage facility provides as the reason your vehicle was towed from private property without your
permission, you without hesitation, should file a online complaint with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation. This
state agency will investigate the circumstances of your complaint and take action against the towing company, tow truck driver,
vehicle storage facility and vehicle storage facility employee if warranted.
| The red and white towing signs offered by Great American and other APARTMENT & PARKING LOT suppliers fail to comply with Texas State Law. |
| Dallas-Fort Worth Region Hotbed For Illegal Towing It's unfortunate that very few if any local law enforcement agencies in the Dallas, Fort Worth, Tarrant County region hold towing companies, wrecker drivers and parking facilities criminally responsible for the harm they cause their citizens, college students and tourist. We have received thousands of calls from stunned motorist who are told repeatedly by the local law enforcement, there was nothing they can do, yet other Texas area law enforcement agencies investigate, cite and arrest those parties involved in criminal illegal towing doing the same exact thing up there. The one thing the motoring public can do the lack of enforcement areas of North Texas, is to call, email and write your Texas state Senator or House Representative, and demand they sponsor legislation, to amend: Occupations Code 2308.405 to read: A violation of this chapter is a Class B Misdemeanor punishable by: (1) a fine not to exceed $2,000; (2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or (3) both such fine and confinement. By increasing the penalty, law enforcement will be required to arrest those criminals in the towing and parking facility industry throughout the state! |
| Pat Johnson,Co Founder, Texas Towing Compliance with Art Acevedo, Chief of Police, Austin Police Department, Austin, Texas Under the leadership of Art Acevedo, the APD Wrecker Enforcement Unit has become a force to be reckoned with! |
| Pat Johnson,Co Founder, Texas Towing Compliance with Robert Rangel, President, Texas Towing Compliance |
| Pat Johnson, Co Founder, Texas Towing Compliance with Patti Robinson, Assistant Chief of Police, Austin Police Department, Austin, Texas Patti Robinson before promoting to Assistant Chief, was Commander over the Wrecker Enforcement Unit that gained the reputation for fighting for victims of illegal towing. |
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.
Towing Service at the Apartment Association of Tarrant County Trade Show in Arlington on Nov 18th, 2008.
| Has Your Vehicle Been Impounded? |
We are not attorneys, but provide the link so you can locate an attorney.
| Motoring Public Continuously Scammed by Judges, Towing and Vehicle Storage Facility Companies for Your Money! |
Tractor Trailer owner/operators are being scammed by unscrupulous towing companies and vehicle storage
facilities, by breaking into their parked rigs, driving them to the storage lot, then charging two separate towing
fees. We have seen an increased number of calls from owner/operators about being charged as much as
$10,0000 to retrieve their trucks.
Once again, the towing industry, instead of helping the motoring public, is hampering the economy by illegally
towing the vehicles that transport goods that the consumer purchase daily.
facilities, by breaking into their parked rigs, driving them to the storage lot, then charging two separate towing
fees. We have seen an increased number of calls from owner/operators about being charged as much as
$10,0000 to retrieve their trucks.
Once again, the towing industry, instead of helping the motoring public, is hampering the economy by illegally
towing the vehicles that transport goods that the consumer purchase daily.
| This is the official layout of the towing sign that must be posted at every curbcut that a vehicle can enter the parking facility. |
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