§ 21-16-116. TRESPASS TOWING - SIGNAGE.

(a)

Sign requirements. The owner or operator of a parking lot or garage or the owner's or operator's agent may not have a vehicle towed or otherwise removed from the parking lot or garage unless the owner, operator, or agent has placed in a conspicuous location, as described in subsection (b) of this section, signs that:

(1)

Are at least 24 inches high and 30 inches wide;

(2)

Are clearly visible to the driver of a motor vehicle entering or being parked in the parking lot or garage;

(3)

State the location to which the vehicle will be towed or removed;

(4)

State that vehicles may be reclaimed 24 hours per day, seven days per week;

(5)

State the maximum amount that the owner of the vehicle may be charged for the towing or removal of the vehicle; and

(6)

Provide the telephone number of a person who can be contacted to arrange for the reclaiming of the vehicle by the owner of the vehicle.

(b)

Sign placement. The signs described in subsection (a) of this section shall be placed at each entrance and at least one sign shall be posted for every 7,500 square feet of parking space in the parking lot or garage.

(1988 Code, § 24-236) (Bill No. 104-02, § 1, 1-5-2003; Bill No. 73-03, § 50, 7-1-2004)