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A security guard is responsible for a private parking lot where vehicles are often left without permission. Under what conditions can the security guard advise for a vehicle to be towed from the private property?
While the Motor Vehicle Act primarily deals with public highways, private property owners can establish their own rules for unauthorized vehicles and authorize
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Question: A security guard is responsible for a private parking lot where vehicles are often left without permission. Under what conditions can the security guard advise for a vehicle to be towed from the private property?
Answer options:
- Only if the vehicle obstructs a public highway. ✅ If the vehicle is parked on private property and the property owner has authorized towing for unauthorized parking.
- If the vehicle has a flat tire.
- Only if there are clear 'Private Parking - Tow Away Zone' signs and the local police have been notified.
Correct answer: If the vehicle is parked on private property and the property owner has authorized towing for unauthorized parking.
Explanation: While the Motor Vehicle Act primarily deals with public highways, private property owners can establish their own rules for unauthorized vehicles and authorize towing. A security guard acts on behalf of the owner in such cases.
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