Well merry damned Christmas!!
 

My son took the wifes Volvo to the Dallas Bull tonight with a couple of friends.

I'm up at 2:30 (am) doing some paperwork when the cell phone rings, it's him:eek:

Long story short, the car was IMPOUNDED by Stepps Towing. Parked in a fire lane along with about 10 other cars.

I went out to get him and his buds (just got back @ 4am!).

While I was there I took a few pictures of the "fire lane" and it's markings (or general lack thereof:D) and the signage on property.

There are hundreds of cars parked in the lot as overflow. Seems they only screw with ones in this little back alley???

What my son did wasn't right but I think Stepps may have a little problem with thier authority on this one?

But first, me 'tinks I must do a little research before running my yap :rofl1::yesnod:

We successfully jammed up a tow company several years ago on a similar matter. Cost them a bundle in returned fees:thumbsup:

Oh well.
But damned!! $112.00.......feck you and merry christmas to you too azzwipe!:lmao:

I hate some of these scumbag tow truck drivers more than telemarketers and collections people!!!!:mad::toetap05::toetap05:

I'd rather deal with a crack whore:lmao::lmao:

Time to get back to work!:wavey:

SORRY
 

Who gets the $$ in those cases of impoundment fees?

My money is on Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich! :lmao::lmao:
Andy :wavey:

Yeah.... That probably explains pretty succinctly why the worst politicians are rabidly anti-gun. They start thinking about what their constituents would do if they found out how badly they are getting screwed and they get the cold sweats. :thinkin: "What am I going to do?!?!", that think. "Ah! I know, BAN the guns so they won't be able to hurt me....." :yesnod: They'll never be able to get close enough with just knives and clubs.....

All goes to the wrecker company:rolleyes:

So... can private entities enforce parking laws where there are substantial financial rewards for creative interpretation of those laws?

They can on private property. It's actually not enforcing laws, it's fulfilling a contract between the towing company and the property owner to remove unwanted vehicles from the premises. It also applies to contracts between towing companies and state entities. If you live in/near Tallahassee you may have experienced this if you go to the civic center and park illegally in a state parking lot at night. And, yes, these lots are posted. I personally think these companies are nothing more than vultures, but it is legal. Ethical?...no.

He's absolutely correct:thumbsup:

The signage is specific pursuant to State Statute, in design, size, and essentially wording.

There's meet the statute and are clearly posted. I don't have an issue with that part.

I have since found out however, that the property owner and the rent-a-cop (Marshall Security) that oversees it for them, "allow and permit" a violation of thier own policy.

They allow overflow parking from the Bull on the weekends under some agreement between the 2.

So my issue is and has been, the "Fire Lane."

I have more research to do on the design and markings required by statute and/or ordinance, but right now, I have to finish my Christmas shopping! I have time to play with this over the holidays, but I see a real s**tstorm on the horizon for these idiots!!:reddevil::mad:

Lets see. "If" I'm correct, and "If" the location is improperly marked. and "if" the guard is selectively enforcing parking restrictions...

Approximately 12-14 cars per night, 2 nightsd a week for the last 2-4 months @ $112.00 each (minimum).....this is gonna be an expensive lesson for somebody......:lmao:

But I have to be right! Otherwis, you suck it up and deal with it, get the word out to the patrons of the bull...watch where you park!

I hope your "NEW YEAR" goes a little better!........"SWAMP RAT"....:thumbsup: