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Towing advisory board advances draft police‑authorized tow rules; seeks EV storage standards and fee schedule
Summary
The county's newly formed towing advisory board reported progress on light‑duty towing definitions, a recommended fee schedule, required in‑county storage and planned electric‑vehicle storage safeguards; public commenters raised concerns about fees, board composition and payment for uninsured owners.
Kathy Houston, chair of York County's Towing Advisory Board, told the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4 that the advisory board has met repeatedly since June 2024 and is close to finalizing rules and a fee schedule for police‑authorized light‑duty tows, and will next address heavy‑duty towing.
The board said it has completed most definitions and is preparing an ordinance that will include who may be placed on an approved rotation list, minimum response times, and a standardized fee schedule. The board plans double meetings in February and March to finish light‑duty policies and begin heavy‑duty standards.
Why it matters: the ordinance will govern police‑initiated tows — situations in which a motorist cannot select a tow vendor — and will set…
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