Towing matters.

Towing services and storage yards must now accept cash, certified checks, money orders, and insurance checks as payment methods.

The maximum credit card service fee is capped at 3% of the transaction amount.

Vehicles must be released within 24 hours after the owner pays 75% of the invoice and provides proof of a bond for the remaining 25%.

Towing yards must provide an itemized receipt upon payment and maintain 24-hour telephone accessibility for customers.

A new civil complaint process allows owners to challenge disputed invoice amounts in court, where a judge will determine if the fees are reasonable.

Added a requirement that proceeds from the sale of abandoned vehicles or parts must first be used to pay removal, storage, and disposal costs before any other use.

Authorized towing companies responding to emergency summons to use the roadway shoulder to reach the scene of an accident.

Changed the tow-away zone sign height requirement from a general 'reasonable height' to a specific range of more than five feet but less than seven feet from the ground.

Mandated that towing companies and storage facilities must accept credit or debit cards and prohibited service fees exceeding 3%.

Established specific rules for self-service storage facilities regarding the time allowed to tow or remove vehicles.

Removed the original provision allowing towing companies to reimburse owners for damage caused by the towing company, as this topic was addressed in different sections of the amended bill.