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Positives emerging from the crack-down on tow truck turf wars
June 10, 2022 by Jason ContantDespite recently-withdrawn charges related to violent tow truck turf wars across the Greater Toronto Area, the investigation resulted in many positives, including regulatory change, says Équité Association. In 2021, Équité Association’s investigative services team supported the York Regional Police’s far-reaching…
Tow referral fee rules ‘hard to monitor and enforce,’ insurer warns
August 23, 2018 by Greg MeckbachAuto insurance providers should remind motorists that in the event of an accident, it is usually the driver – not the tow truck operator – who decides where the car gets towed. Motorists often don’t know what rights they have…
CAA calls for provincial regulation of towing industry amid continued consumer complaints
October 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe south central Ontario branch of the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is calling for provincial regulation of the towing industry following what it says are “continued instances of harrowing stories from motorists involving unscrupulous tow truck drivers on Ontario roads.”…
Saskatchewan law allows tow trucks to use blue lights
April 6, 2017 THE CANADIAN PRESSREGINA – Tow truck drivers in Saskatchewan say using blue lights along with amber lights on their trucks will improve safety. With the unanimous support of the legislature, the Saskatchewan government introduced and passed legislation allowing tow truck operators add…