Legislation

Boats and large vehicles can be towed or immobilized after 30 days of street parking.

Philadelphia's streets will soon have new towing rules, allowing large vehicles, boats, and vending carts to be towed or immobilized after 30 days of street parking, as Councilmember Squilla introduces new regulations.

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Philadelphia Streets to Get a Lifesaving Boost as Council Mandates Emergency Equipment for City Vehicles

City vehicles are now required to carry basic first aid kits and overdose prevention medication under a new law. Philadelphia streets will have a lifesaving boost as emergency equipment becomes standard issue for city vehicles.

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Semitrailer and Truck Tractor Parking Fines Established on Philadelphia Streets

Philadelphia Residents Face 20% Hike in Water Bills as City Council Approves Rate Increase Amid Ongoing Budget Struggles The rate hike is set to take effect in July and will affect over 500,000 households, with the average monthly bill increasing by $12 for residential customers.

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City Limits Street Parking for Large Vehicles and Vending Carts to 15 Days Only

Philly residents fed up with oversized parking jobs will see relief: a new city law limits street parking for large vehicles and vending carts to just two weeks, starting this summer.

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Philadelphia Council Bill Would Let Towed Vehicle Owners Avoid Storage Fees by Transferring Ownership to the City

Vehicle owners facing impound fees can now transfer title to the city instead, but must notify authorities within 15 days and pay associated costs.

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Philadelphia Council Tackles Rotational Towing Fees With New Rules Governing Tower Charges Across City

Philadelphia drivers may soon see lower costs to recover their vehicles after being towed under a new plan to cap rotational towing fees at $75 across the city. Motorists are currently facing average charges of over $100 to get their cars back on the street.

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Philadelphia Council Tackles "Live Stop" Impoundments With Auction Plan for Unredeemed Vehicles

Philadelphia is introducing a new plan to auction off unclaimed "Live Stop" impounded vehicles after a 15-day notice period to owners, with proceeds going towards fines and costs first.

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