Tow Guard vs FoxAlert

Stay One Step Ahead of Tow Trucks & Meter Maids TowGuard is your real-time alert system for tow trucks, parking enforcement , and boot crews—crowd-powered and built to protect your ride. Whether you're parked at a meter, in a lot, or on the street, TowGuard keeps you informed when enforcement is nearby. Say goodbye to surprise tickets, boots, or tows. Features: • Live Map Alerts – Get notified instantly when tow trucks or PEOs (parking enforcement) are reported nearby • Report Sightings – Help others by dropping pins the moment you spot a tow truck or meter maid • Real-Time Notifications – Receive alerts as soon as you're within a 1.5-mile radius of a report • Time-Sensitive Pins – Reports expire after 72 hours so your map stays clean and up to date • Pulsing Safety Radius – Visualize your protected zone in real-time Why TowGuard? Tow companies and meter maids work fast—and often unfairly. TowGuard levels the playing field by turning your community into your warning system. Whether you're grabbing lunch, sleeping, or out running errands, TowGuard watches your back. How It Works: Open the app and allow location access Watch for live tow/Parking alerts in your area See how recently each alert was reported Get notified when a threat enters your zone Report what you see to protect others Privacy First We never track your data unnecessarily. Your location is only used to show relevant alerts and is never sold or shared. Join the movement. Report what you see. Protect your car—and your peace of mind—with TowGuard.

Know Before It Happens. FoxAlert is a community-powered parking awareness app built to help people stay informed about parking enforcement and towing activity around Chicago. See something happening nearby? Report it to the community. FoxAlert allows users to share and discover real-time reports across six alert categories: • Parking Meter • Ticket Writer • City Tow • City Boot • Private Tow • Private Boot SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING Explore community reports on an interactive map and quickly see activity happening around Chicago. REPORT WHAT YOU SEE Spot parking enforcement or towing activity? Submit a report to help others nearby stay informed. COMMUNITY POWERED FoxAlert becomes more useful when the community participates. See it. Report it. Help keep the pack informed. LOCATION-AWARE FoxAlert uses location features to help display relevant reports and support accurate community reporting. During our early rollout, report submission is limited to users physically located within the Chicago area. FoxAlert is an independent community information platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the City of Chicago, any government agency, law enforcement agency, parking authority, or towing company. Be the Fox. Help the Pack.