It is important to display the correct signage when managing your property. Displaying a tow sign will prevent you from experiencing some inconveniences, such as upset tenants, inaccessible loading gates, and garages, or blocked entryways to your property. While in use, these signs must be stated compliant, highly visible, and should clearly indicate parking restrictions.
State Compliance
Towing laws vary from state to state. To ensure that your signs are state compliant, research what is required in the state of the property you are managing. Include any necessary legal information on your sign, and make sure it is easy to read and understand.
Appearance
Tow signs must be highly visible and need to be seen in some weather conditions. Things to consider when choosing your signs are:
* Color: What color will be easiest to see? Common colors used are red, black, and green.
* Reflectivity: Reflective signs offer higher visibility in the dark.
* Size: Larger signs garner more attention, but smaller signs may be more practical if you plan on placing several in one location, such as a parking lot.
Quality
The quality of the sign(s) should depend upon the amount of time you plan to display them for. For example, if you plan on using a tow sign long-term, you will want to invest in one that is made of higher quality materials that will not fade or peel when exposed to the elements.
Quantity
The number of signs you will require will likely depend on the type of area you are managing. For an area like a parking lot, it may be more effective to place several small signs in front of each parking space. To protect a gated entryway to a building, one large sign on the property’s gate may be more noticeable than several small ones.
Additional Materials
Enforced towing zones often include the usage of other materials, such as parking permits and visitor passes. Depending upon the type of property you are managing, incorporating these supplemental materials may strengthen the effectiveness of your sign(s). For example, requiring parking permits in an off-street lot will deter non-permit holders from utilizing your property.
