tow-away zone
nounUK /ˈtəʊ əweɪ zəʊn/
US /ˈtoʊ əweɪ zoʊn/
A place where cars are not allowed to park because they will be taken away.
The sign says this is a tow-away zone, so we can't leave the car here.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. An area where vehicles parked illegally are removed by a tow truck.
Police patrolled the tow-away zone outside the station.
3. A street section marked by signs warning that parked cars will be towed.
Drivers ignored the tow-away zone and came back to empty spaces.
4. A designated spot where stopping is forbidden to keep traffic moving.
The tow-away zone keeps the bus lane clear during rush hour.