Kansas City Crackdown On Predatory Towing Starts Now . . .

A peek at the overview and the hope against one of many scammers on local streets . . . 

The new law prohibits tow operations from removing vehicles if the owner is present and can move it themselves, increases penalties for illegal or unlicensed tows, requires written authorization on private property tows and requires the city to create an online platform where all tows must be reported.

The law also establishes the "Towed Vehicle Owner Bill of Rights," which aims to educate vehicle owners about their rights and the limits of towing companies. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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