Tow Zone Alerts is an SMS-based public service that alerts drivers when their vehicle is parked illegally and at risk of being ticketed or towed. Our mission is to help cities efficiently maintain clean and safe streets while helping drivers avoid parking headaches. In particular, we want to reduce parking in street cleaning zones, which accounts for half of all towing in Boston, or 45,000 tows per year. 

TZA has two main mechanisms for helping people avoid incorrect parking: (1) reminders in advance of temporary no-parking zones and (2) peer-to-peer real-time alerts based on license plate reports. We also have a "What's Happening" text-line where we occasionally share about fun, interesting local happenings with people who opt in.

TZA started in April 2023, has been written about in the Boston Globe and other news (see below), and has reduced the towing rate for the average subscriber by over 80%!

To register:

• Fill out this short form (only required 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 be in touch if you have any questions. You can always opt out the service and registry by texting "I'm out" or "Stop".