Tow Zone Alerts is an SMS-based service that alerts drivers when their vehicle is parked illegally and at risk of being ticketed or towed. The goal is twofold: help cities maintain clean, safe streets, and help drivers avoid parking hassles, especially due to street cleaning which accounts for about half of all towing in Boston (~45,000 tows per year). 

In English or Spanish, we (1) offer warning texts about temporary no-parking zones due to street cleaning and street occupancy permits and (2) facilitate anonymous real-time parking alerts based on peer license plate reports. We also share occasional information about fun, interesting local happenings with people who opt into our "What's Happening" program.

TZA started in April 2023, and currently supports the basic service -- street cleaning reminders on your 5 nearest streets -- in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Chelsea.  In Boston, our average subscriber has an 80% reduction in towing after signing up.

To register:

• Fill out this short form (only required piece of information is phone number)

• Or text "I'm in" to 844-997-4214

We want to solve a problem — not create one. We keep your data secure and do not share it. Please review our Privacy Policy and get in touch if you have any questions. You can always opt opt of texts, or have your data removed from the system, by texting "I'm out".