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Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," is amended to read as follows:
TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE
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CHAPTER 12-2400. TOWING AND IMMOBILIZING OF PARKED
OR ABANDONED VEHICLES
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ยง12-2405. Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice.
(1) Any vehicle may be removed, by means of towing to the nearest Official Towing Station or immobilized for up to seventy-two (72) hours by means of applying a boot and then towed to the nearest Official Towing Station if not reclaimed, by or under the direction of a member of the Department, or its designated agent whenever any vehicle is:
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(h) parked on a sidewalk in violation of Section 12-913(1)(a)(ii).
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Italics indicate new matter added.
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