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Amending Chapter 12-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Towing and Immobilizing of Parked or Abandoned Vehicles,” by adding new regulations for the towing and storage of illegally parked semitrailer and truck tractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 12-400 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 12-400. TOWING AND IMMOBILIZING OF PARKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES.
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§ 12-2405. 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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(o) Parked in violation of Section 12-919 relating to the on-street, public parking of unpermitted semitrailers and truck tractors.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
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