CT SB00921

Prohibits wrecker licensees from requiring vehicle owners to sign contracts for more than twenty-four hours of storage as a condition of towing service, effective October 1, 2021

Prohibits licensees from requiring owners to sign repair contracts or repair authorization orders until the towing job has been completed

Requires wreckers to be equipped with two flashing yellow lights mounted at least eight feet above road surface, a spotlight directed at hoisting equipment, fire extinguisher with minimum eight bc rating, and three operating flares

Prohibits wrecker operators from offering gratuities or inducements to police officers or other persons to obtain towing business or storage recommendations

Prohibits towing vehicles in a negligent manner that causes further damage to the vehicle being towed