Now that the Dirt Lot may be nearing extinction, you might want to think twice before parking illegally somewhere else.

The Philadelphia Parking Authority has announced an increase in towing fees – from $15 to $150.

This applies for cars booted in the “Live Stop” program, which looks for drivers with improper registration or invalid, suspended or revoked driver’s licenses.

The authority says the need for the increase is because of, like many things today, the increased price of gas.

PPA vehicles need to travel, too, you know.