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.
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