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This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for medium-duty and heavy-duty towing services in Connecticut, focusing on standardizing rates, creating oversight mechanisms, and improving consumer protections. The bill requires the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to establish uniform hourly rates and itemized charges for medium-duty and heavy-duty towing, taking into account factors like equipment costs, insurance, and operational risks. To guide this process, the bill creates a Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Towing Advisory Council composed of representatives from towing professionals, trucking industry, police and fire chiefs, and state agency commissioners. The council will develop proposed rate schedules and recommend procedures for investigating towing services. Additionally, the bill strengthens complaint resolution procedures for customers of towing services, allowing for mediation and potential administrative actions against wrecker services that violate regulations. The legislation also defines different categories of towing based on vehicle weight, specifies allowable charges for exceptional services, and mandates record-keeping requirements for wrecker services. These changes aim to create more transparency, fairness, and accountability in the medium-duty and heavy-duty towing industry.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation Committee (J)

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