Politics & Government
"Courtesy Tows" In Philadelphia Leave Some Searching For Their Cars And Paying Fines
Aaron Cashman says he was shocked to find out his car had been towed to an impound lot in South Philly, even though he was parked legally.
April 2, 2025
Picture this: You park your car in a legal spot, but when you come back later, it's gone. In Philadelphia, there's the possibility that it was "courtesy towed." That's when the city tows legally parked cars to make way for utility work or a special event, among other things.
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A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found there's a big problem with this system — some people go weeks without knowing what happened to their car.
Aaron Cashman says he was shocked to find out his car had been towed to an impound lot in South Philly. He was notified thanks to an app on his phone that tracks his car's location.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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