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Council approves changes to towing rates, storage and release rules
Summary
The council approved revisions to the city's tow order that raise rotation and nonconsensual towing rates, set fees for oil‑drying and storage, permit credit-card pass-through fees with disclosure, and allow temporary nonrelease of vehicles in some safety situations.
The Tuscaloosa City Council approved revisions to the city’s towing order that raise several fees and clarify vehicle-release procedures, the council was told.
Chief Clark and city staff described the key changes as an increase in the base tow rate for rotation and nonconsensual tows from $185 to $210, a new $275 fee for vehicles over 7,000 pounds or with two axles, a $25 charge to cover oil‑drying material…
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