Trespass towing overhaul ('Rome towing' ban)
Summary
The commission gave final approval to the ordinance ending Rome towing and predatory booting starting January 1, with capped fees ($160 tow, $80 boot) and new tow operator requirements. Tow operators pushed back on permit timelines and contract rules; advocates said the practice preys on low-income residents.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Caps towing and booting fees residents can be charged, potentially saving vehicle owners hundreds of dollars per incident.
Vehicle owners, especially low-income residents and downtown visitors who risk predatory tows and boots.
Tow companies say new permit timelines, contract voiding rules, and reporting requirements add compliance burdens.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission Meeting - Oct 1, 2026
The commission gave final approval to the ordinance ending Rome towing and predatory booting starting January 1, with capped fees ($160 tow, $80 boot) and new tow operator requirements. Tow operators pushed back on permit timelines and contract rules; advocates said the practice preys on low-income residents.
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