Why do people put a rag in the window?
By reinydawn
@reinydawn (11642)
United States
February 6, 2007 5:15am CST
Is this something new, or am I just now noticing it?
Every time I see an abandoned car on the side of the road, it has a rag, towel, or shirt sticking out the window.
What does this mean? Is it a sign to the police to not have the vehicle towed? How did it originate? I'm very curious about this and no one I know seems to know what it means.
Do people do this where you live, or is it something local to me?
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@missyd79 (3438)
• United States
6 Feb 07
it is not something new or just in your area, because i have seen it for as long as i can remember. My grandfather told me it was to let people know they are broke down and are coming back to get the car. so i guess maybe you are right that it does mean not to have the police tow it.
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@reinydawn (11642)
• United States
6 Feb 07
That's pretty wild, I don't remember seeing it until just a few years ago. Thanks!
