Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu
Written Remarks
House Bill 509, House Draft 2
Prohibits a towing company from charging the owner of a vehicle hooked up for towing if the owner of the vehicle appears on the scene.
March 4, 2008
I rise in support.
I want to thank Speaker Emeritus Joseph M. Souki for inserting the language for this bill in one of his short form bills that are available for chairpersons. I made the request on behalf of a concerned citizen. This bill would prohibit a towing company from charging the owner of a vehicle hooked up for towing if the owner of the vehicle appears on the scene. Currently, a towing company can charge the owner of a vehicle if it is hooked up. In the case of a difficult hookup, meaning an above or below ground hookup in a multilevel facility, a towing surcharge of $30 shall be applicable.
Thank you.
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 