r/mildlyinfuriating • u/roop26roop • Nov 07 '19

Selfish Parking

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u/IAmNotMyName Nov 08 '19

Why not call in a tow truck instead of a letter?

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u/roop26roop Nov 08 '19

It doesn’t work like that in England, unless it’s done by the police or local authority, removing a car by private tow truck would be considered theft. Sticking strongly worded notes anonymously to vehicles is how we deal with issues like this

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u/nrith Nov 08 '19

removing a car by private tow truck would be considered theft

Holy shit, really? This happens all the time in the US. We have predatory towing, where spotters from tow companies are posted in parking lots and call a truck over if they see someone step one foot outside the designated lot or one of its stores. Been the victim myself a few times.

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u/[deleted] Nov 08 '19

That's actually outrageous