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Official United States Tow Away Zone Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
R7-107
Sign Category
Regulatory
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color Scheme
White and Red Tow Truck Symbol and Text

Regulatory Road Sign (R7-107)

Tow Away Zone Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Warns that illegally parked vehicles will be immediately towed and impounded at the owner's expense.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Do not park in designated tow-away zones under any circumstances.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The Tow Away Zone sign (R7-107) provides explicit legal notice of immediate vehicle impoundment for parking violations.

Key Standard & Origin: Tow trucks can impound an illegally parked vehicle in under 60 seconds.

Where You'll Find This Sign

Emergency routes, snow emergency streets, transit lanes, and private property entries.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Parking 'for just a minute' in a posted tow-away zone.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Tests parking enforcement and impoundment regulations.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

Parking ticket plus $200–$500+ impound and daily storage fees.

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