Parking enforcement towing removes vehicles from private lots that break posted rules. Published tow figures near Providence typically run $75–$250. Property managers should post clear signs and photograph each vehicle first. Drivers whose car was removed should call Providence Towing at (401) 249-4432 with the plate and lot name.
A tow from a private lot is only as defensible as the paperwork behind it. Signs, photos and a written authorization from the property are what turn a removal into a clean one, and what protect everyone later if there is a dispute.
This page covers both sides: the person who manages the lot, and the person who walks out and finds an empty space.
What should a lot manager have in place first?
Start with signage that a driver can read from the space, naming the rule and who to call. Then decide who may authorize a removal, because a tow company should not guess whose call it is.
A permit or parking badge system needs its own rule written down. If a vehicle without a badge is a tow candidate, the sign and the policy should say so in the same words.
- Photos of the vehicle and the sign before removal
- A named person who can approve each tow
- A written list of what counts as a violation
My car was towed from a lot. Where do I start?
Find the lot's posted sign; it names the company that handles removals. If you cannot find it, call Providence Towing at (401) 249-4432 with your plate, the lot name and when you parked, and ask whether the vehicle is with them.
Bring ID and proof you own the car. Ask what forms of payment are accepted and what hours the yard is open, which is Mon–Thu 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Fri 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Sat 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sun 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM for this shop.
What does a private-lot tow cost?
Twelve published figures from four local providers put general towing near Providence at typically $75–$250. Other companies publish those numbers, and Providence Towing sets its own, so ask the rate before the vehicle is moved and what storage adds per day.
Can a towing company remove cars from my lot without my approval?
A tow should follow an authorization from the property. Agree in writing who may approve a removal before the first one happens.
How do I prove my car was parked legally?
Photos of your space, the signs nearby and your permit or badge help most. Take them before you leave the car, if you can.
Who do I call if I cannot find my vehicle?
Start with the number on the lot's sign. You can also call (401) 249-4432 with your plate and the address of the lot.