When can your car be legally towed?

lulu_92

We're having a discussion about parking fines and parking and the following scenario has been put forward. We're all stuck as to what the answer is:

Say I park in a car park for 4.5 hours, as per the sign. I buy something from the shop, so I am a customer. After the 4.5 hours I move my car elsewhere and do the same thing. Is this breaking the rules and would my car be legally allowed to be towed away?

The_Slithy_Tove

Assuming it's private land and not a public highway, and not somewhere where towing is allowed by Byelaws (some airports, ports and stations), then it is illegal to clamp or tow, no matter how long you park.


Come on, keep up, this has been the case for over 2 years, more in Scotland.

lulu_92

The_Slithy_Tove wrote: »

Assuming it's private land and not a public highway, and not somewhere where towing is allowed by Byelaws (some airports, ports and stations), then it is illegal to clamp or tow, no matter how long you park.


Come on, keep up, this has been the case for over 2 years, more in Scotland.

I've not long passed my test so this is new ground for me, you don't learn about parking restrictions on your lessons.

Thank you for clearing that up for me