Independence has its busy periods – think weekends at Independence Center or Friday nights around the Square when restaurants and bars are lively. During these peak times, outside drivers may be tempted to slip into your parking lot “just for a bit.” Our weekend & peak hour enforcement is designed to combat exactly that. If your shopping center off Noland Road is popular on Saturday afternoons, we can patrol and immediately tow vehicles that aren’t for your shops (for instance, if employees from a neighboring business use your lot as overflow, or teenagers park there to carpool). On weekend nights when Independence Square hosts events or the cinema has a blockbuster showing, we ensure your private lot doesn’t become free parking for those not patronizing your establishment. We provide a visible presence and swift action, which deters would-be violators. By partnering with PPI for peak hour enforcement, you send a clear message: unauthorized cars will be removed, no exceptions. This means even at the busiest times in Independence – be it holiday shopping season or a busy Sunday church service – your parking remains under your control.
Guaranteed Parking Availability: By partnering with PPI, Independence property owners ensure that reserved parking stays available for those intended – be it tenants coming home to their apartments or customers pulling up to a store. We remove the interlopers swiftly so you don’t lose business or sleep over lost parking.
Prevents Lot Misuse: Our vigilant approach prevents abuse by freeloaders who might otherwise treat your Independence lot like public parking. No more fair-goers or stadium fans using your lot to avoid fees – we’ll catch them. Chronic offenders learn quickly that your property is off-limits, thanks to consistent enforcement.
Signage & Legal Setup Included: PPI supplies all needed private property towing signage (Independence, MO compliant) and sets up the legal framework for towing on your behalf. We’ll provide official “Tow-Away Zone” signs with our contact info to post at entrances, fulfilling any ordinance requirements. And with our simple towing agreement template for property managers, you get documentation that you’ve authorized us to act, which covers both our liability and yours. We make sure all the legal bases are covered before towing even begins.
Customized Policy Enforcement: Do you have an unauthorized vehicle parking policy you’d like enforced, such as decals for residents or time-limited guest parking? We’re on it. We work with many Independence landlords and HOA boards to uphold their specific parking rules – from towing unregistered vehicles after a 48-hour notice, to patrolling for cars parked in yards or on grass (some HOAs ban that). Whatever rules you establish, we help enforce them to keep your community orderly.
Rapid Response – Locally Stationed: Our proximity to Independence means when you call, we’re often there faster than city police or other services. We keep trucks in eastern Jackson County, with a quick route to spots like 39th St., Noland Rd., and Independence Ave. If someone searched “tow truck near me 64055” or any Independence zip code, PPI is the top professional choice. We know the streets and shortcuts, and we operate 24/7, so you’re never stuck waiting long.
If an unauthorized vehicle is parked on your property in Independence, you should contact a private towing service to remove it – the sooner, the better. First, verify that the car isn’t authorized (not a guest who should be there, etc.). It’s important (and often legally required) that you have signage posted warning against unauthorized parking; if you don’t, consider getting signs up as soon as possible (PPI can provide them). Once you’re ready to act, call Private Party Impound at 816-777-8800. We are fully equipped to handle non-consensual tows in Independence. We will likely ask you to sign a tow authorization form to document that you requested the removal. Then we’ll dispatch a tow truck to your location promptly – our team is usually nearby, especially during peak times. We will tow the vehicle to our secure lot. According to Missouri law, we will notify the Independence Police right after the tow so they have it on record (in case the vehicle owner calls them). You as the property owner do not pay anything; the towing and storage fees are charged to the vehicle owner when they reclaim their car. You’ve fulfilled your responsibility by posting notice and calling us. In summary: to remove an unauthorized car from your Independence property, enlist Private Party Impound and we’ll take care of everything safely and legally.
Yes, under Missouri law you have the right to have vehicles towed from your private property, as long as you follow the proper procedures. In practice, this means using a lawfully operating towing company and ensuring certain conditions are met. Missouri statutes (and many city codes) require that the property display warning signs about towing (for lots that are always private, like businesses and apartments; if it’s a single-family home driveway, signage might not be needed but is still helpful). Also, the tow company must notify the local police department immediately after towing. As a private property owner in Independence, you cannot just hook up the car yourself – you must delegate to a certified tow operator. Once you authorize us, PPI will handle the actual towing and legal notifications. Missouri law also sets maximum fees and requires us to hold the car for a certain period during which the owner can claim it. We comply with all that. So yes, you can tow an unauthorized car from your lot – through a company like PPI – and it is completely legal provided the steps are correctly followed. We often get asked this because people worry about liability; the key is that when you use a professional service like ours, we handle the legality and you are on solid ground. We’ll also give you a copy of the tow ticket or report for your records, showing it was a lawful tow. So don’t hesitate – Missouri law supports property owners in Independence removing trespassers’ cars when done through proper channels.
The procedure for removing an abandoned vehicle from private property in Independence is very similar to a regular tow, with a couple of extra steps due to the “abandoned” status. An abandoned vehicle typically means it’s been left without consent for a substantial period (more than 48 hours) or it’s clearly not in operable condition and the owner hasn’t been around. To remove it, you would contact Private Party Impound, indicating that the vehicle appears abandoned. We’ll come out and tow it to our impound lot. Because it’s abandoned, Missouri law requires that certain notices be sent out: after the tow, we will complete an “Abandoned Property Report” (Form 4669) and deliver it to the Independence Police within 2 hoursdor.mo.gov, as well as notify the Department of Revenue. We will also send a certified letter to the last registered owner and any lienholders, informing them that the vehicle was towed and where it is. These steps are on us – we handle all the paperwork and fees associated with them. For your part, having signage up helps justify the tow, and you sign the authorization for us. After that, the vehicle will sit in our lot for the legally required holding period. If the owner doesn’t claim it, it may be eligible for sale or scrap per state guidelines. The key point is: you do not have to personally track down the owner or file police reports – PPI does that backend work as part of the service. From your perspective, once you call us, the car is gone and your property is clear. The procedures to remove an abandoned car in Independence are all handled efficiently by our team in accordance with Missouri law.
For a routine unauthorized parking situation on private property in Independence, you should call a private tow company (like PPI) first, not the police. The Independence Police Department typically will not dispatch officers or tow trucks for a simple trespass parking issue on private land. Their resources are focused on public streets and emergencies. Now, if the vehicle is causing a dangerous obstruction (like blocking a public sidewalk or hydrant) or you suspect it’s stolen or linked to a crime, then yes, involve the police. But even then, they may still advise you to use a tow service if it’s on private property and not an immediate hazard. In many cases, the police might come out and tag the vehicle with a warning if it’s abandoned, but they won’t remove it – leaving it to you to arrange towing after a certain time. With PPI, you get immediate action. We also bridge the gap by notifying police as required once we tow it – so it’s as if the police were informed and involved after the fact, without you waiting on them. This keeps everything documented. So, unless you have a specific reason to make a police report, calling Private Party Impound directly is the fastest solution to reclaim your parking spot. We operate 24/7, whereas non-emergency police lines may put you on hold or schedule a community officer for later. In short: save time – call PPI, and consider notifying Independence PD only if you feel it’s necessary for documentation or the situation escalates (which is rare when we handle it promptly and professionally).
