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Case File 26-0446

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An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles & Traffic), Chapter 12.54 (Towing Regulations and Fees) to amend Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) to add additional penalty sections and add Section 12.54.070 (Violations) to prohibit soliciting of towing businesses at the scene of traffic accidents; The penalty as provided by Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) of the City Code.

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The city amended its towing regulations to prohibit businesses from soliciting customers at traffic accident scenes and added new penalty provisions for violations. The ordinance aimed to protect accident victims from aggressive marketing and ensure fair competition among towing operators. The measure passed by a vote of 6 to 2.
3 eventsFirst seen Apr 14, 2026Last activity Apr 28, 2026File #: 26-0446
City Council: Carried: 6 to 2Apr 28, 2026
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public_safety
policy
transportation

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Vote
Carried: 6 to 2

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles & Traffic), Chapter 12.54 (Towing Regulations and Fees) to amend Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) to add additional penalty sections and add Section 12.54.070 (Violations) to prohibit soliciting of towing businesses at the scene of traffic accidents; The penalty as provided by Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) of the City Code.

Vote: 6 for, 2 against

adopt Ordinance 019867 amending towing regulations to prohibit soliciting at accident scenes

Hearing
Fail

A motion was made by Representative Boyar Trejo, seconded by Representative Niño, to Postponed the item. The motion failed by the following vote:

Vote
Carried: 8 to 0

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles & Traffic), Chapter 12.54 (Towing Regulations and Fees) to amend Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) to add additional penalty sections and add Section 12.54.070 (Violations) to prohibit soliciting of towing businesses at the scene of traffic accidents; The penalty as provided by Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) of the City Code.

Vote: 8 for, 0 against, 1 absent

advertise for public hearing on April 28, 2026; amend Title 12 Chapter 12.54 towing regulations to add penalty sections and prohibit soliciting towing at accident scenes

First reading; block motion covering items 15-19