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05/02/2024 07:37 AM
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House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: January 24, 2023 11:22 AM
From: Representative Jose Giral
To: All House members
Subject: Requiring Photo Evidence of a Violation for Removal of a Vehicle in Philadelphia
 
In Philadelphia, if a vehicle gets towed, the owner is allowed to provide evidence to the Parking Hearing Examiner that the vehicle was towed unlawfully or without reasonable cause to avoid paying towing or storage fees. However, because tow truck operators are not required to provide vehicle owners clear evidence of a violation, it is difficult for vehicle owners to prove their innocence.

For this reason, I plan to introduce legislation to require tow truck operators in Philadelphia to take photographic evidence of the violation for which a vehicle is being towed or removed and furnish the evidence when a person claims the vehicle.

This simple but necessary measure would ease the appeals process for parking violations in Philadelphia and allow for a fair system that keeps both drivers and the enforcers of our laws accountable for their actions. Please join me in sponsoring this legislation.


Introduced as HB816