Michigan HB5148 amends vehicle towing laws to prohibit local governments from requiring fees from towing agencies and agencies from offering payments.

Michigan HB5148 amends sections 676d and 907 of the 1949 Michigan Vehicle Code to establish guidelines for towing rates and practices. The bill prohibits local governments from requiring towing agencies to pay fees for responding to impound, accident, disabled, or abandoned vehicle scenes. It also prohibits towing agencies from offering payments, fees, or commissions to local governments to secure business. The bill outlines specific civil fines and costs for various vehicle-related infractions, including defective safety equipment and moving violations.

Michigan HB5148 amends vehicle towing laws to prohibit local governments from requiring fees from towing agencies and agencies from offering payments.

Michigan HB5148 amends sections 676d and 907 of the 1949 Michigan Vehicle Code to establish guidelines for towing rates and practices. The bill prohibits local governments from requiring towing agencies to pay fees for responding to impound, accident, disabled, or abandoned vehicle scenes. It also prohibits towing agencies from offering payments, fees, or commissions to local governments to secure business. The bill outlines specific civil fines and costs for various vehicle-related infractions, including defective safety equipment and moving violations.