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My parking pass was inside my car when it got towed last night. Unfortunately when I shut the door, the pass fell and was not in visible sight. Do I still need to pay the towing fee?
Asked on August 18, 2017 under General Practice, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you so owe this towing fee. Unfortunately, if a parking pass is not visible, it is perfectly permissable for a tow company to remove a car as they have no knowledge of whether or not the vehicle owner actually has a parking pass. next time, you'll just have to be more diligent in making sure your pass is visible.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, yes. Parking passes must be visible; if they are not, the car may be towed; if towed because no pass is visible, the towing is legal; and if the towing is legal, you have pay the towing fee for it.
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