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Council adopts ordinance banning tow-company solicitation at crash scenes after split vote
Summary
Following extensive public comment from small tow operators and safety proponents, the council passed an ordinance banning tow-company solicitation at crash and incident scenes. Supporters said it protects victims from predatory practices; some local tow operators warned it could squeeze small businesses.
The El Paso City Council on April 28 adopted an ordinance that prohibits on-scene solicitation by towing businesses at traffic accidents and incident-management scenes. After robust public testimony from tow-company owners and industry stakeholders, and safety-focused testimony from police, council voted 6–2 to pass the ordinance.
What the ordinance does
- Prohibits towing companies and their agents from approaching crash victims on a public roadway to offer towing or recovery services unless first requested by the vehicle owner, driver, insurance company or dispatched by police. - Treats presence at…
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