City considers towing reforms, house numbers

Legislation targeting “predatory” tow trucks who show up unauthorized at car wrecks in Baltimore City and charge exorbitant fees gained critical support from lawmakers this week.

Members of a City Council committee Tuesday voted to advance a proposal increasing penalties for unauthorized towers from $100 to $1,000. Bill sponsor Councilman Robert Curran said tow companies other than those summoned by police show up at accident scenes and charge up to $1,360 for a tow.