Alberta Government Cracks Down on Predatory Tow-Truck Drivers by Requiring Invite at Crash Scenes

Alberta government cracks down on predatory tow-truck drivers by requiring invite at crash scenes

Tow-truck operators now need an invitation to offer their services at crash scenes in Alberta, a new rule by the provincial government which says it is taking action against predators in the industry who coerce drivers while they are vulnerable.

Alberta introducing measures to target predatory tow trucking

'The last thing someone needs after a collision is to be taken advantage of by aggressive tow truck operators charging excessive fees'

Predatory towing targeted with new collision exclusion zone, fines in Alberta

Effective Aug. 8, 200-metre exclusion zones will exist around collision scenes and tow trucks that enter without being invited by officials or drivers will be fined $1,000.

Alberta targets predatory tow-truck drivers with exclusion zones, fines

Tow-truck drivers will not be allowed to enter 200-metre zones around accident scenes unless explicitly asked

Alberta creates exclusion zone around collisions to deter predatory tow truck drivers

Alberta Transportation Minister says concerns have been raised about tow truck drivers showing up at car accidents and pressuring those involved to unnecessarily accept their services

Alberta cracks down on predatory tow truck drivers with new rule

The Alberta government is hoping to put an end to what it calls coercive, high-pressure tactics from tow truck drivers. The province is bringing in measures aimed at punishing tow truck drivers who swoop in on crash scenes unannounced and tow vehicles without consent, fail to provide the proper information to vehicle owners, or financially […]