Can't fix stupid....

[cntryboy0531]

We can tow for uninsured, only if the state flags the vehicle for it. Technically it's not "illegal" to not have insurance. It's just a traffic ticket for not having proof of insurance. Then if they don't show proof to the clerks office, the state suspends thier license and flags the vehicle to sieze the tag and tow the vehicle.

[1depd]

When I worked in FL we towed anytime the driver was unable to remove the vehicle. If the person wasn't able to get someone there within about 15 minutes the car was towed for safekeeping, but it was not impounded. The person could literally call a cab, go to the tow yard, and pick the car up as soon as it arrived. The way the city attorney looked at it was if we require the person to park the car in a parking lot then it was subsequently damaged or stolen we might be held liable. If we took the necessary precautions and placed the car in a secured location like the tow company's yard, we could transfer at least some liability to the tow company.

[retdetsgt]

The way the city attorney looked at it was if we require the person to park the car in a parking lot then it was subsequently damaged or stolen we might be held liable. If we took the necessary precautions and placed the car in a secured location like the tow company's yard, we could transfer at least some liability to the tow company.

That used to be the philosophy here too. But after we were told to quit towing after every arrest, I know of no valid claims regarding damage to a car left at a scene. I guess it's like if you get your house broken into while you're in jail.

The problem that arose here was there were too many times that it appeared the towing was more vindictive than in the interest of the driver. And no doubt it was on occasion.