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Tow board proposes updated, weight‑based towing and storage fees; city officials seek details on list and process
Summary
The city’s tow board has proposed moving to weight‑based towing fees and higher storage charges for city‑requested tows; councilors asked for clarity on which companies the schedule would cover and how the tow list is maintained.
The Portsmouth tow board presented a proposal to City Council to modernize towing and storage fees that have not been updated since the mid‑2000s.
Lieutenant Luck (Portsmouth Police Department) told council the city’s current flat tow fee is $105 and storage fees historically were $20 after the first 24 hours. The tow board proposed a new schedule that would break charges out by gross vehicle weight rating; as presented those changes included a proposed $200 base tow for lighter vehicles, a higher fee for mid‑weight vehicles, and a higher flat rate for very large vehicles. The tow board also proposed…
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