As a solicitor let me tell the readers that there is nothing legal about towing from private or commercial property. It doesn't matter how long you have parked there. If a tow truck company tows your car without your permission it is committing the tort of conversion. A solicitor friend of mine had his car towed from a visitors car park in the CBD. Rather than pay the exorbitant fee ($350) he threatened to sue the company in the magistrates court for conversion and got his car back in 4 days, free of charge. Readers, you do have rights at law. Towing a car and charging a high fee for its release is the legal equivalent of picking up a wallet on the street, contacting the owner and saying "I've got your wallet and I'm not going to give it back unless you pay me a lot of money". It's just not legal. In addition to the outrageous fees, all tow truck companies make you sign a disclaimer form waiving your rights to sue before they hand your car back.
Duncan
4 Jun 10
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