Bill 260168

..Title Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by regulating the use of vehicle immobilization devices commonly known as barnacles and other non-wheel-based immobilization devices by private parking lot operators, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1: Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS * * * Section 9-605. Towing. * * * (11) Towing From Private Lots, Private Property and Driveways. * * * (i) Use of windshield immobilization devices or barnacles. (.1) No owner, operator, lessee, or agent of a private parking lot within the City of Philadelphia shall install, place, or cause to be installed or placed any windshield immobilization device or barnacle on a motor vehicle unless the vehicle has been ticketed by the police or other law enforcement authority pursuant to Section 9-605(11)(d). (.2) No towing company, parking enforcement company, or private parking lot attendant shall immobilize a vehicle by means of a windshield-mounted device as a condition of payment, enforcement, or compliance. * * * (14) Enforcement. * * * (b) Fines, Civil Penalties, and License Suspension. (.1) Violations of this Section and any regulations promulgated under this Section shall be subject to the following civil penalties and license suspensions: * * * * * * Towing from private lot, private property or driveway in violation of � 9-605(11)(d) - (f), (i) First offense $1,000 and release of vehicle towed without charge and reimbursement for any damages caused to the vehicle Second offense $1,000 and all other first offense penalties, and six months towing company license suspension Third offense $1,000 and all other first offense penalties, and one year towing company license suspension SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. __________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End