Know Before the Tow, Alberta Motor Association launches awareness campaign

 

 

The Alberta Motor Association has launched an awareness campaign to educate owners and drivers about the dangers of towing vehicles. Vehicles are often towed by companies that are involved in accidents or improper parking. The campaign is being launched because car owners are being exploited on a large scale in such situations. The campaign is called Know Before the Tow.

There are allegations that such companies often charge a high price for towing vehicles. Following this, the campaign clarifies five things that drivers should know. Vehicle owners or drivers have the right to refuse unsolicited towing services. Unless instructed by the police, you have the right to choose who to tow your vehicle to and where. The owner or driver has the right to remove personal belongings from vehicles that are being towed at essential times. This must be during the towing company's operating hours. The campaign also makes it clear that the vehicle owner has the right to know how much the service will cost before the service is provided.