My Monday column is about a guy who had his car towed, apparently by mistake, from a lot near Sovereign Bank Stadium. He has a handicapped placard and was towed from a handicapped lot. The tow truck driver told him he didn't see the placard and said the guy had to pay $220 to get his car back.
Clearly, the tow truck driver -- employed, of course, by Intown Motors -- made a mistake. Instead of admitting the mistake and giving the guy his car back, Intown remained steadfast. The guy had to pay.
I bring this up because there was a story in today's paper about a bill that would require towing companies to notify people when their cars are towed.
As it is, towing in Pennsylvania is not regulated. This is a good first step to get at predatory towing companies, but more regulation is necessary. How about giving car owners some rights when their cars are towed by mistake?
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