"Drivers who have their car towed must now pay an additional 280 on top of the existing Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) to get their car back, and could face losing their parking permit if this remains unpaid."
"The council said it was targeting cars that would otherwise "slip through the cracks" and which make the streets "look messy, unsafe and harder to navigate"."
""Like our residents, we've had enough of inconsiderate parking. "It's unfair for others who need a space, and makes our streets unsafe and untidy. "From now on, if you ignore a PCN, you could say goodbye to your vehicle.""
Harrow Council implemented a towing scheme on 7 October and has impounded 36 cars in its new facility. Drivers must pay an additional £280 on top of the existing Penalty Charge Notice to retrieve a towed vehicle, and face a further £55 daily charge if not collected within 24 hours. Drivers must provide details to allow investigation of other unpaid fines, and unpaid recovery charges could lead to loss of a parking permit. As of 20 October, 23 drivers had paid in full. PCNs typically start at £90, can rise to £160, and may be reduced by 50% if paid promptly.
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