In Leipzig and Halle, cars are towed quickly from private parking lots without police or public order office involvement. Tow truck operators actively patrol in search of such vehicles. A SPIEGEL TV report highlights this practice.
A new SPIEGEL TV report by Markus Grün sheds light on towing scams in Leipzig and Halle. As soon as drivers park their cars on private parking lots, they are towed away—without any involvement from the police or the public order office.
The tow truck operators patrol actively to find vehicles on these spots. This leads to controversies, as affected drivers face high costs to retrieve their cars. The report ties into previous stories, such as 'Tow truck operators meet bicycle cops: News from the scrapyard brothers,' illustrating how these practices operate in the region.
Experts criticize that private parking lots, without clear regulations, invite abuse. Authorities call for stricter controls, but consistent enforcement is currently lacking. These developments affect thousands of drivers annually in the cities.