Want to know a bit more about the rules of the road? If you’re looking for tips on driving in inclement weather or simply curious about proper etiquette at stop signs, you’ll find the info you need right here.
The state of Florida has statutes that regulate towing for the entire state, including the city of Tampa. These include such things as what constitutes a legal tow and how an owner can get their vehicle back. Read on for the information you need to know when your car is towed in Tampa. Is the...
There are a variety of reasons why your car could get towed in Minneapolis. Like any city, there are the standard reasons including parking violation, police order, if it blocks street maintenance, if it’s abandoned, or if it’s a threat to public safety. But since the Twin Cities are known for their ultra-cold winters, there’s...
If your car is towed from private property in Phoenix (like a parking lot), there will probably be a handy sign to tell you who took your car and what number to call to get it back. But things aren’t quite so easy if the tow was ordered by the city, as it would be...
Everything is bigger in Texas: bigger hair, bigger houses, and bigger heat waves. So the last thing you need is to find yourself stranded in the Texas heat with no means of transportation because you didn’t pay attention to how long you were allowed to park in front of that building in Downtown Dallas. Here’s some...
When you need a tow, the situation can be bad enough that you’ll accept whatever help you can get. And when that friendly tow truck happens to come by, it can seem like your lucky day. But be careful. Once they have your signature, that tow company could charge you a bundle, and there’s not...
Are you ready to get a California driver’s license? While the system for getting, renewing and transferring driver’s licenses is similar throughout the country, each state sets its own rules. That’s the case in California, where there is a specific set of rules for first-time drivers. Learner’s permit. Like many states, California has a program...
If you are a teen and interested in applying for your first driver’s license, the initial step in most states in the country is a learner’s permit. While each state sets out its own regulations for driver’s licenses, virtually all have adopted a Graduated Licensing Program for young drivers. A learner’s permit is the first...
Whether you had your car towed after an accident or breakdown, or it was towed without your knowledge when you’d parked illegally, that’s just the beginning of your dealings with the towing company. There are many methods unscrupulous towing companies use to overcharge unsuspecting consumers, which is why it’s so important to know what should...
When you’re riding your motorcycle, it can feel like you’re invincible and that the ride will never stop. But like all vehicles, motorcycles will, at some point, need to be towed. Whether it’s because they had a break down or are illegally parked, motorcycle towing differs from car towing in some important ways. Specialized Motorcycle Equipment...
Having your car towed is inconvenient, frustrating, and often embarrassing. And when you’re pretty sure it was an illegal tow, it can be infuriating. Towing companies only make money when they tow cars. While most are honest, there are some that bend or outright break the rules in order to pad their bottom line. It’s...