SB1136: Regulate Towing in Cities Alert

SB1136: AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE REGULATION OF THE TOWING OF VEHICLES FROM PRIVATE LOTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND CITIES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

The City of Charlotte has contacted Sen. Rucho, the bill sponsor, with concerns about this bill. See text of letter below. And suggested addition to the bill.

Senator Rucho,

Thank you for the opportunity to discuss SB 1136 earlier this week. As we discussed the City is concerned that the language in section (a2) of SB 1136 would prohibit the City from setting tow rates. The City has set these rates since 2003 in response to incidents where vehicle owners were charged exorbitant rates to get their vehicles back.

Attached you will find language suggested by the Police Department for the City to maintain the privilege to set the two rates. The language also clarifies that provisions of the City ordinance that may in the future be in conflict with the statute can be maintained and modified on a periodic basis.

I will stop by your office on Tuesday to discuss further. If in the meantime, you have any questions please call me at my office at 704.336.2009 or on my cell phone at 704.408.7393.

Thank you and have a good weekend.

Dana Fenton

(d) This section is not intended to preempt the ability of a city or county mentioned above to regulate by ordinance for the removal of unauthorized vehicles from private lots or for the establishment of a reasonable towing fee for services rendered.

2017-05-24T08:56:26+00:00June 4th, 2010|
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