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.

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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§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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(h) parked on a sidewalk in violation of Section 12-913(1)(a)(ii).

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Explanation:

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indicate new matter added.

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