Police asked the PPA to tow the vehicles to clear a traffic lane, the authority said. Drivers told reporters they had parked beneath nearby train tracks, a spot some said they had used for previous games. Several said they did not see a sign warning them against parking there.

The drivers faced a $41 ticket and a $175 towing fee, and some had to walk nearly two miles to the PPA lot to retrieve their cars. They also described waiting in line for hours Sunday night.

“It’s not even the money of paying the towing fee. It’s just your time,” said Eric Goldsman of Southampton, who said he was tired after the game and wanted to get home before work.

Jake Grasch of Wynnewood said he planned to contest his ticket. Christopher Theodore of Ardmore said he had parked in the area for years, describing it as an easy place to get in and out of after games.

Philadelphia police said vehicles may not be parked in a running lane of traffic and that those left there will be ticketed and towed. Police said enforcement is intended to keep drivers and pedestrians safe.

The towing added frustration to a difficult day for Eagles fans: Philadelphia lost 25-14 to the Carolina Panthers, its fourth consecutive loss of the season. Recent changes to tailgating rules have also directed oversized vehicles to Lots D and N, where parking costs more. Some drivers caught in Sunday’s enforcement said they intend to challenge their citations.