Indiana § 24-14-4-2 - Commercial private property tow-away zones; exceptions
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§ 24-14-4-2. Commercial private property tow-away zones; exceptions
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the owner of a commercial private property may establish a tow-away zone on the owner's property. A commercial private property owner that establishes a tow-away zone under this section must post a tow-away zone sign at the location of the tow-away zone that is at a height of more than five (5) feet and less than seven (7) feet from the ground, conspicuous, and clearly visible to the public. A tow-away zone sign described under this section shall provide the following information:
(1) A statement that the area in the immediate vicinity of the sign is a tow-away zone.
(2) Pertinent contact information.
(3) A description of any person permitted to park in the affected area, if applicable.
(b) A commercial private property owner may have a motor vehicle towed from the owner's commercial private property without first displaying signage concerning the tow-away zone if the motor vehicle is removed under IC 9-22-1-16.
(c) A unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23) may adopt an ordinance that provides for different requirements than those provided in this section.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (b), a towing company may not tow a motor vehicle from a tow-away zone if the tow-away zone sign is not at the height required under subsection (a).
As added by P.L.281-2019, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.81-2026, SEC.4.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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