Automobile Question Bryan Texas TX
Reader’s Question:
My vehicle was towed from the parking lot in front of my apartment in Bryan, Texas. I have a parking permit but the manager said that it was towed because the Registration sticker has expired. Is it legal to just tow a vehicle for that reason in Texas?
Harris
Bryan, Texas
State laws and city ordinances set different requirements for towing cars. Towing a car in Bryan Texas is not regulated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) so they do not determine if a tow is legal or not. According to TxDOT if a car owner thinks their car was towed without probable cause they may dispute the tow through the court system. A special “tow hearing” can be held or the car owner may consider pursuing the matter through small claims court.
You can check the Texas statutes regarding registration and towing by checking at www.capital.state.tx.us/statutes/tn/toc/htm and these should assist you determine if your vehicle was legally towed or not. Another option would be to talk to your local police or Department of Motor Vehicle and ask if according to local laws if towing a car because of having expired registration is permitted or legal in Bryan, Texas.
Finally, read through your lease to verify if there is anything concerning reasons the landlord can have your car towed.
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