Pennsylvania Statutes Title 75 Pa.C.S.A. Vehicles § 3355. Removal of vehicles in a city of the first class

(a) Evidence of violation.--In cities of the first class, if a vehicle is found in violation of the provisions of this subchapter, prior to the removal of the vehicle, a towing and storage agent shall take digital photographs that clearly show all of the following:

(b) Towing and storage agent responsibilities.--Prior to accepting payment for the towing and storage of a vehicle, upon request of the owner or lienholder of the vehicle, the towing and storage agent shall provide, without charge, a printed copy of the photographs to the owner or lienholder of a vehicle when the owner or lienholder claims the vehicle. Photographs shall be retained by the towing company for at least 60 days or until the vehicle is claimed, whichever is later.

(c) Enforcement.--The parking authority in a city of the first class shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section. If deemed necessary, the parking authority may establish penalties for towing and storage agents who violate the provisions of this section.

(d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Towing and storage agent.”In a city of the first class, the parking authority or the parking authority's authorized agent. This term includes a person authorized to engage in the business of operating a wrecker or motor vehicle designed or constructed and used for the towing of abandoned or disabled vehicles.