Stop that tow truck!

From creativeloafing.com
by Rhiannon Bowman

Article Summary

• A woman is protesting predatory towing practices in Charlotte, NC by boycotting local stores

Key quote from article

"Meanwhile, Starbucks leases 12 parking spaces — 12, that’s all. So, drink your latte at your own risk."

My thoughts:

Starbucks better get more parking spots quickly or the customers are going to be too broke to afford a $5 latte.

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Is the city stealing the towers' business?....

Bridgewater towing company protests municipal impound lot proposal 

from MyCentralJersey.com 

Article Summary: 

• A New Jersey municipality wants to have their own revenue generating impound lot.

• Traditionally, Private lots owned by towing companies are where cars were impounded

Key Quote from article: 

"Frank Sanchez, a Somerset Hills Towing spokesman, questioned the township's math, and worries the impound lot will cost the municipality money to operate it, as well as towing companies' business."

 Link to article

Using tow straps on a motorcycle

I saw this article on Tow411. The towing professional did an excellent job of using the straps to secure a motorcycle and complement the chains holding the bike in place. The choice to use the flexible straps to completely secure the motorcycle was great

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