How long can a car occupy a parking space before being towed away?
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Illegally parked motor vehicles will be towed away, and non-motor vehicles parked illegally will also be penalized. Below is detailed information about vehicle violations: 1. Overview: Vehicle violations refer to acts where motor vehicles contravene the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for vehicle violations include warnings, fines (vehicle impoundment), temporary suspension of driver's license, revocation of driver's license, cancellation of driver's license, administrative detention, and criminal liability for acts that constitute crimes. 2. Basis for Penalties: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," traffic management departments of public security organs and their traffic police officers should promptly correct road traffic safety violations. Penalties for road traffic safety violations should be imposed based on facts and relevant provisions of this law.
I live next to a residential area in the city, and finding a parking spot while driving is always a challenge. I've witnessed the enforcement of towing cars parked for too long many times. On public streets, city regulations generally prohibit parking for more than 72 hours, and in some areas, it's even shorter, like 48 hours. If a car remains parked without moving, city officials will first issue a warning notice, giving the owner a chance to move the vehicle. If there's no action beyond the allotted time, they'll directly call a tow truck to remove it. Why is this? Because long-term parking occupies space that others could use and disrupts community flow. Retrieving a towed car is troublesome—you have to go to a designated location and pay a fee of several hundred yuan. Once, I was almost caught in this situation when I didn't move my car for a week during a business trip, but luckily, a neighbor reminded me. Remember, rules vary between neighborhoods and cities, so always pay attention to road signs and markings.
We manage this apartment parking lot with clear rules: owners' parking spaces cannot be occupied by others' vehicles. Overtime parking is handled differently depending on the situation. For external vehicles occupying spaces, we first check surveillance footage and records, then issue a warning notice allowing 24 hours to move the vehicle. If there's no response after the deadline, we arrange for a towing company to remove the vehicle. For internal owners' vehicles parked for too long or without payment for the space, exceeding 72 hours may also result in towing. The key is clear signage and everyone following the rules to avoid inconvenience. Towing fees are borne by the vehicle owner, and retrieving the vehicle can be troublesome and time-consuming. It's best to communicate with the property management to understand specific regulations, such as more frequent patrols during peak hours.
