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If a leased car park is blocked, a towaway can be requested to remove the unauthorised vehicle.

Who is this available to

University of Otago staff and students who are the leaseholder of a car park, or who have been previously approved to request a towaway.

How do I request a towaway

Parkable

To request a towaway via Parkable:

  1. Log in to the Parkable app or using their website.
  2. Open your active subscription/session by clicking on the "You have an active subscription/session" banner at the top of the landing page.
  3. Scroll down and click the I have a problem/Support button.
  4. Follow the prompts and add the registration plate of the offending vehicle where prompted.
  5. Where an alternative carpark is available, you will be re-allocated to a new park.

Log in to Parkable

For more information, visit the Parking SharePoint site

Non-Parkable

To request a towaway from a non-Parkable managed park:

  1. Contact the Parking Co-ordinator:
    Tel +64 3 479 8014 — leave a message if the Parking Co-ordinator is unable to answer, or
    Email parking@otago.ac.nz — send your request as high priority with the subject heading "TOWAWAY REQUEST".
  2. Include the following information:
    • Registration number
    • Colour
    • Make
    • Model
    • Any company details, if applicable

How much does it cost

There is no charge to request a towaway. Any costs associated with the tow will be the responsibility of the unauthorised vehicle's owner.