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The TowStop Smart Sticker Helps Nearby Drivers Avoid Car Towing

— October 23, 2014 — Autos
This smart sticker helps drivers avoid car towing. Currently seeking finances on crowdfunding site Indiegogo, TowStop is a sticker you put on your car that alerts you if your vehicle is about to be towed.

Even though parking restrictions exist for the safety and security of the people, this sticker helps parking enforcement officers and car owners communicate better. The sticker says 'Please Do Not Tow Away' and contains a button for police to press. When parking inspectors press the button, it dials a pre-set phone number, allowing the driver to come back to the vehicle immediately. While you can't always avoid car towing, the TowStop will definitely help in situations where you are nearby.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Stickers - Smart stickers equipped with communication features are disrupting the car towing industry by improving communication between drivers and parking enforcement officers.
2. Crowdfunding for Vehicle Safety - The use of crowdfunding platforms, such as Indiegogo, to finance innovative vehicle safety solutions like the TowStop smart sticker is a disruptive trend in the automotive industry.
3. Enhanced Parking Enforcement - The development of technologies like the TowStop smart sticker is revolutionizing parking enforcement by providing a direct communication channel between parking inspectors and drivers, resulting in more efficient enforcement and improved driver compliance.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can embrace disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating smart sticker technology into vehicles to enhance communication and improve safety measures.
2. Crowdfunding - The crowdfunding industry presents a disruptive opportunity to support and finance innovative solutions in various sectors, including vehicle safety.
3. Parking and Towing - The parking and towing industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by adopting smart sticker solutions like TowStop to improve communication with drivers, reduce towing incidents, and enhance overall customer experience.
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