Bill passed to help tow truck companies

The Associated Press

Published: Wednesday, March 2 2011 12:01 a.m. MST

SALT LAKE CITY — Tow truck operators won't need police permission to tow vehicles off Utah interstate highways and could seize property to cover towing costs under a bill passed by the state Legislature.

Republican Sen. Peter Knudson of Brigham City says House Bill 81 will help wrecking companies recover costs from recovered vehicles that owners don't claim.

The measure now goes to Gov. Gary Herbert for signature.

Knudson says wrecking companies could hold property found with the vehicle until the towing costs are paid.

The law is modeled on regulations for storage companies, which can hold property if rent isn't paid.

The bill would allow tow truck operators to respond to minor accidents without law enforcement on interstate highways.

The trucks would also be able to use emergency vehicle access on freeways.

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My2Cents

Kearns, UT

My problem with this is who inventories property in the vehicles? These tow companies are already stealing property from these vehicles in their yards. The only way this should be legalized is if the police inventory all property and vehicle More..

5:12 a.m. March 2, 2011
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Crazy Towing

Clearfild, Utah

Its sad that my2cents has had a bad experience with a tow yard. I dont agree with the lumping of all tow companies as theives. I happen to run a tow yard and havent stolen anything out of a vehicle in my yard nor has anyone who works for me. My2cents More..

1:00 p.m. March 7, 2011
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