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In reply to the discussion: Why Poor People Stay Poor [View all]MineralMan
(146,371 posts)Here in Minnesota, most cities tow cars to an impound lot after heavy snowstorms before plowing streets. Rules for street parking are complex, but the streets have to be plowed for many reasons. Getting your car out of the impound lot costs more than many people have available, and people often lose their cars permanently.
The only solution is to be very, very careful about parking if you can't afford to bail your car out of the impound lot. It's a reality everyone has to keep in mind. Same with all parking violations that can lead to your car being towed. If you can't afford impound fees, you have to be meticulous about parking issues.
No question about it, those towing and storage feels are unreasonable. In some places, they're predatory. But getting that changed isn't in the cards, especially if you don't have much political clout. The only answer is to be extraordinarily focused on not getting towed.