MO SB1460

Commercial motor vehicles with gross vehicle ratings over 26,000 pounds must carry liability insurance coverage of at least $100,000 for towing, winching, vehicle recovery, and emergency roadside labor, with proof maintained in the vehicle

Owners of abandoned commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds with towing charges exceeding $15,000 may file a petition in court within 7 days to dispute costs charged by the towing company

When filing such a petition, the property owner must pay 50% of towing costs directly to the towing company and deposit the remaining 50% with the court

Property owners must remove their truck, trailer, cargo, and debris from the towing company premises within 5 business days of depositing funds with the court, or forfeit the deposited money to the towing company

The existing hearing process for abandoned property disputes applies only to cases where towing company costs do not exceed $15,000