AboutRichard Expertise Professional towing and recovery operator for 29 Plus years, dealing with light to heavy duty towing operations... Nationally certified by various agencies - associations..
I know that many people do not understand vehicle towing when ordered by Law Enforcement or from Private Property Parking lots, which I will try to help with. BUT, I am not versed in RV TOWING ISSUES, or actual law cases or proposed cases...
Experience I have 29+ years of towing experience dealing with everything from Light duty ( cars and pickups ) to tractor trailer rigs, motor homes and buses.. Motor clubs to police calls, lockouts to jumpstarts and tows. I have experienced alot of fun times doing my job. Some have been good experiences and some of have been heart wrenching experiences.
Organizations Been affiliated with TRAA(towing and recovery association of america), Oregon Tow Truck Association, Washington Tow Truck Association, Wyoming Tow Truck Association , and Alabama Tow Truck Association
Publications Tow Times Magazine
American Towman
STA Phantom Towing News
Towing and Recovery Phootnotes
Education/Credentials TRAA Heavy duty Trained operator 1987
TRAA Management Classes 1986
Wreckmaster training programs (since 1992)
Several other training programs (to many to list )
Expert: Richard Date: 7/15/2008 Subject: tow yard fee for unlicensed driver on police impounded car
Question Hello, I am writing about an impound issue which took place in San Diego,
CA. I recently had my car impounded for having an expired license and was
also issued a citation for this by the police officer who impounded the
vehicle. When I retrieved my vehicle at the tow yard, the tow company tacked
on an additional $78 unlicensed driver fee to my bill and would not release
my car unless I paid this fee. My question is regarding the legality of the tow
company's right to charge me this fee. My infraction was against the city so
how is it that the tow company is able to impose fines to me on a city
violation?
Answer Wow
This is a new one on me. I have never heard of a tow company doing this...
Since it was a "law enforcement ordered tow" I would be talking to the requesting agency about this issue and see what they have to say about it...
Other than that I have no idea where else to turn other than the courts.
