Marion County Towing Ordinance

Ordinance No. 157, 2011

The Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council passed an ordinance it says will address predatory towing in the city. Under the ordinance, which passed 25-2, They ensure that towing fees are capped at $150, that storage fees are capped at $30 per day, that towing companies accept cash and credit cards and provide detailed receipts, and that people can reclaim their vehicles 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Under the ordinance, towing companies:

• Can act as agents for apartment communities that have permit parking 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the property for residents and guests.
• The towing company is required to provide video or photographic documentation to attest to the propriety of the tow.

Under the ordinance, apartment owners will be required:

• To provide residents parking permits, to be placed in the vehicle, at lease signing.
• Provide a signed affidavit stating that the towing company can act as an agent for the property owner
• Make sure the parking permits are made to be easily identifiable and observable from outside the vehicle.

Ordinance went into effect August 2011.

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