Giral celebrates Philadelphia tow truck accountability becoming law

Rep. Jose Giral    July 8, 2024 | 1:59 PM

HARRISBURG, July 8 – Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed H.B. 816 (now Act 43) into law, requiring tow truck operators in Philadelphia to take photographic evidence of the violation for which they are towing or removing a vehicle.

“I am pleased to see this commonsense measure signed into law,” state Rep. Jose Giral, D-Phila., said. “This will benefit everyone involved, the courts, drivers and towing companies, and will ensure greater accountability and transparency in our city.”

In Philadelphia, vehicle owners are allowed to provide evidence to the parking hearing examiner that their vehicle was towed unreasonably or unlawfully and avoid paying the associated fees, Giral said. However, without clear evidence of a violation, it’s difficult for the vehicle owners to prove their innocence, and this will change that for the better.