Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed a new bill requiring tow truck drivers to provide photographic evidence of a violation before they can tow or remove a vehicle, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC 10 Philadelphia.

The bill, known as Act 43, was sponsored by Pennsylvania State Representative Jose Giral. It was subsequently signed into law in an effort to provide more accountability to tow truck drivers throughout the city.

“This will benefit everyone involved, the courts, drivers and towing companies, and will ensure greater accountability and transparency in our city,” Giral said.

As stated in the wording of the legislation, anytime a vehicle is set to be towed, the tow truck driver must take photographic evidence that shows the vehicle’s license plate, proof that a violation has occurred, and any posted sign or information explaining that stopping, standing, or parking are prohibited in that location.

A copy of that photographic evidence would then be provided to the vehicle’s owner, free of charge, when they recover the towed vehicle.

Giral highlighted that the provision will make it easier for those who have their vehicle towed to fight any towing that might have been done unreasonably and avoid any associated towing fees.

The bill officially goes into effect 60 days after the governor’s signing.

Read more about the new towing accountability bill in NBC 10 Philadelphia.

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