My vehicle has been towed from a private lot. Who do I contact?
Our department does not tow vehicles from private parking lots. Owners of the lots contract with towing companies to patrol their private lots and tow vehicles without permits or permission to park. If your vehicle is towed from a private lot, you must locate the posted sign in the lot to determine where your car has been towed. ORC 4513.60 regulates the requirements of the signage posted in all private lots. If you feel the signage is not in compliance with the legal requirements of ORC 4513.60, or if no sign exists, you can call the Athens Police Department to file a complaint of “Illegal Private Tow.” We would ask that you research the law online prior to filing a complaint.

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1. What is the 24hr parking rule?
2. Which areas are limited to two-hour parking?
3. May I park on the sidewalk?
4. What does a yellow curb indicate?
5. Is it legal to block a private drive?
6. What areas may have restricted parking?
7. What are the restrictions to parking downtown?
8. My vehicle has been towed from a private lot. Who do I contact?
9. How do I pay a parking ticket?