WPBN: It is possible for motorists to avoid costly tow fees this winter by just putting up a notice that they have made themselves. It is possible that drivers who reside in Alta, Utah, could be subject to fines of $800 if the authorities are required to move their vehicle.
The town is now requesting that individuals who are required to park their vehicles overnight to attach a homemade sign to their windshield that has their contact information.
They will be able to avoid paying expensive tow fees if the authorities call them and ask them to relocate the vehicle in this manner.
“By the time you pay for the towing and our citation, you could be [paying up to] $800,” said Mike Morey, the assistant town marshal of Alta.
“And that’s an awful high penalty for a small parking mistake.”
It is impossible to bring tow trucks all the way to the top of the canyon during this time of year, according to Morey, who explained everything.
Close to Salt Lake City, Alta is tucked away in the Wasatch Mountain Range, which is covered in snow. In a region that is well-known for its numerous ski resorts, it is essential that snow plows are able to enter and clear the roads.
Morey went on to say that this piece of advice can assist drivers in avoiding receiving a citation, as the authorities are merely looking to clear the road for snowplows to have easier access.
And for those who are concerned about putting their personal information on display, Morey issued the following statement: “We are not asking people to leave a bunch of personal information out that they are not comfortable with.”
“What we’re asking is, give us a place to start looking in case we need to move your vehicle.”
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It occurs at the same time as citizens of a large city run the risk of fines and potential tows if their vehicles break emergency snow regulations.
Boston, Massachusetts, has issued a warning to drivers on where they should park their cars this winter and is urging citizens to use off-street parking instead.
Other nearby companies occasionally provide temporary parking options, and many garages provide discounted parking alternatives for individuals with parking stickers.
The Boston Common Garage, which serves residents of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and Downtown Boston especially, is one garage that is known to provide reduced rates during snow emergencies.
To be eligible for the discount, locals must show evidence of residency at the garage office.
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The Motor Mart Garage and the Auditorium Garage are two other participating garages that provide special prices to locals in particular neighborhoods.
Drivers are reminded that discounted prices are typically only available during the snow emergency and that they should be prepared to verify their qualifying conditions with each individual garage.
Residents of Boston are also urged to bear in mind their snow removal obligations, which include maintaining ramps and fire hydrants free and cleaning the sidewalks outside their homes.
