Predatory towing in Michigan

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  1. NorthEastTrucker

    NorthEastTrucker Heavy Load Member

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    Whow, that's just west of Romulus, MI. I've always struggled to find a gym to workout at and find it difficult even with just my semi while leaving the trailer at the truck stop because of these types of restrictions & possibilities of being towed like this. That's a lot of money for a basic tow tp just give away. I will just have to stick to my home time workouts when possible oppose losing that kind of cash.
     
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  3. Animosus

    Animosus Heavy Load Member

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    Pretty clear sign at the entrance to that parking lot.
     
  4. snicrep

    snicrep Heavy Load Member

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  5. Chinatown

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    Better to get permission at a truck stop and get it in writing or a paid receipt. Worth the fee.
     
  6. W923

    W923 Road Train Member

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    So if I read it right you were actually in the truck when they were preparing to tow it?
    Wtf were you doing I can’t imagine that you would not have noticed this happening.
    I really don’t know anything about the situation but you probably would have had a lot better handle on them if you’d have just sat back and enjoyed the ride and then threatened to sue them after you had been towed to their yard….
     
  7. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    They would need a valid reason to tow you otherwise the police would of stopped them the fact that the cops said they could do nothing meant that the tow was lawful. As to how much they can charge that is a bit steep, perhaps pay more attention to posted notices in future may save you quite a few dollars.
     
  8. Walk Among Us

    Walk Among Us Light Load Member

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    Tow truck companies would never do that!!
     
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  9. JohnBoy

    JohnBoy Road Train Member

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    If this is the sign that’s posted at the parking lot in question, this is a closed argument. Reading and comprehension is a minimum requirement in life, especially as an adult.
     
  10. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    Charlotte has had this going on for a long time

    the city is looking into putting in laws for maximum pricing and such
     
  11. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    thatd be assault with a bio weapon, and constitute a bearing of said the tow truck driver.
     
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