Towing.
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Fiscal committee
No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill updates California law regarding towing and vehicle storage fees. It expands the list of fees that are considered presumptively unreasonable, specifically including charges for state holidays exceeding standard daily rates and towing fees for emergency vehicle access. The bill also clarifies liability for towing and storage fees in the event of accidents or stolen vehicle recoveries, and addresses situations where law enforcement directs towing.
Key provisions
- Expands the list of presumptively unreasonable towing and storage fees.
- Includes fees charged for state holidays exceeding standard daily rates.
- Addresses towing fees when law enforcement directs removal for emergencies.
- Clarifies insurer liability for towing and storage fees related to accidents and stolen vehicles.
- Establishes a limit on towing fees exceeding 10% due to after-hours calls.
- Addresses storage fees for facilities failing to release vehicles promptly.
- Specifies that storage fees exceeding 50% of the daily rate are presumptively unreasonable when a vehicle is recovered within four hours.
- Protects tow truck operators acting in good faith from liability for damage during emergency removals.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- Towing Companies
- Storage Facilities
- Insurance Companies
- Law Enforcement Agencies
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