Bill > HB0261

This bill modifies Utah's laws regarding vehicle towing and impoundment, focusing on improving regulations and protections for vehicle owners. The bill introduces several key changes, including expanding requirements for tow truck motor carriers to provide quarterly information about their towing dispatch and rotation services, clarifying the process for towing and releasing vehicles, and establishing more detailed rules about signage and notification requirements for private property towing. The legislation defines "life essential items" that must be accessible to vehicle owners even if their vehicle is impounded, such as prescription medications, medical equipment, identification, and personal necessities. The bill also adds provisions allowing individuals other than registered owners to retrieve impounded vehicles under certain conditions, enhances consumer protections by requiring clear fee disclosures and a Consumer Bill of Rights, and gives the Department of Transportation more oversight powers to impose penalties on tow truck motor carriers who violate regulations. Additionally, the bill establishes a mechanism for tow truck operators to charge additional fees to offset costs from abandoned vehicles, with specific percentage limits and annual reporting requirements. The changes aim to create more transparency, fairness, and accountability in the towing industry while protecting vehicle owners' rights.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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