Connecticut Legislature Passes Bill Overhauling Century-Old Towing Laws

The Connecticut Senate passed a bill overhauling the state’s century-old towing statutes.

The bill takes several steps to make it harder to tow vehicles from private property and easier for drivers to retrieve their vehicles after a tow.

It comes in response to an investigation by the Connecticut Mirror and ProPublica that showed how state towing laws have come to favor tow companies.

CT Mirror and ProPublica reported that tow truck companies sometimes hold onto people’s belongings to pressure them into paying their towing fees.

Under the new law, drivers will be allowed to retrieve their belongings from their vehicles, even if they haven’t paid the fees.

The bill requires a 72-hour grace period before a car can be towed for an expired parking sticker.