HB2462 Summary

• Establishes regulatory framework for private property trespass towers (businesses that tow vehicles from private property without owner permission) under Arizona Department of Transportation authority.

• Requires private property trespass towers to obtain written authorization from property owners before towing, maintain vehicle records for 3 years, notify law enforcement within 20 minutes of towing, and maintain specified insurance coverage including $1 million business automobile liability and garage keepers liability insurance.

• Prohibits charges for storage during the first 6 hours after towing, mandates posted rates and signage with department contact information, and allows vehicle owners to dispute towing costs through administrative hearing process before the director.

• Subjects violators to civil penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 and classifies violations as class 1 misdemeanors, with final orders subject to judicial review.

• Sunsets the entire article on June 30, 2020; does not apply to towing performed at law enforcement request or to counties and cities that regulate towing rates under existing statutes.