Enacts the towing protection enforcement act; updates laws that regulate the towing of vehicles, including adding provisions to prevent predatory.

The bill enacts the towing protection enforcement act, updating laws that regulate the towing of vehicles in New York City. It adds provisions to prevent predatory towing, including fines and penalties for violations. The bill also mandates the commissioner to establish a fund for towing services and sets standards for the sufficiency of proof of ownership and legality of charges for vehicle release. It prohibits tow truck operators from using spotters or targeting drivers at parking lots without written consent from property owners or managers.

Enacts the towing protection enforcement act; updates laws that regulate the towing of vehicles, including adding provisions to prevent predatory.

The bill enacts the towing protection enforcement act, updating laws that regulate the towing of vehicles in New York City. It adds provisions to prevent predatory towing, including fines and penalties for violations. The bill also mandates the commissioner to establish a fund for towing services and sets standards for the sufficiency of proof of ownership and legality of charges for vehicle release. It prohibits tow truck operators from using spotters or targeting drivers at parking lots without written consent from property owners or managers.