Changes to Georgia’s parking law defines car towing rules

New amendments to Georgia’s parking laws have clearly defined the duties of towing companies in Georgia's capital Tbilisi.

Today Georgia’s Parliament adopted several amendments that will regulate the rights of tow companies and strictly outline situations when cars can legally be towed.

From June 15, vehicles that are deemed to be parking in ways that could cause an accident, promote traffic jams or hamper pedestrian access will be towed and temporarily stored in special penalty parking areas.

Furthermore, vehicles that do violate the law but don’t break the rules mentioned above will only be given a 10 GEL fine.

The current law states all parked cars that violate traffic rules (minor or major) will be taken to penalty areas by C.T. Park, the company responsible for providing parking and towing services in Tbilisi.

In this case drivers must pay a 70 GEL fine to get their cars returned after being towed.

Meanwhile another change to the city’s parking legislation obliged local officials or an authorised person to ensure that owners of towed vehicles can access information about their missing vehicle via hotline or text message.