Tow Truck Operator Certification Practice Exam

What is required for a vehicle to be towed legally from private property in Texas?

1. Written consent from the vehicle owner

2. Signage indicating towing is enforced

3. Notification to local authorities

4. Vehicle registration verification

The correct answer is: Signage indicating towing is enforced

For a vehicle to be towed legally from private property in Texas, signage indicating that towing is enforced is a critical requirement. Texas law mandates that property owners must post clear and conspicuous signage stating that unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. This serves to notify drivers that they are parking on private property and provides a clear warning against unauthorized parking. Having visible signage not only informs the public about the towing policy but also establishes that vehicles can be towed without needing further notification unless specific conditions are met, such as in cases of abandoned vehicles. While written consent from the vehicle owner, notification to local authorities, and vehicle registration verification may play roles in specific scenarios or towing policies, they are not universal legal requirements for the towing to be considered lawful in the context of private property in Texas.