OK SB948

Increases maximum hourly rates for wrecker services, with rates varying by vehicle weight (GVWR) from $150 per hour for vehicles up to 10,000 pounds to $475 per hour for vehicles over 45,001 pounds.

Modifies storage fees for towed vehicles, increasing outdoor storage rates from $15-$35 per day to $25-$55 per day, and indoor storage rates from $25-$45 per day to $35-$65 per day, with charges based on vehicle size.

Changes after-hours vehicle release calculations from 24-hour periods to 12-hour periods, with detailed provisions for travel time (up to 30 minutes), waiting time (up to 1 hour), and processing time charged at $15 per quarter hour.

Adds provisions for personal property release from stored vehicles at $15 per quarter hour after the first free 15-minute visit, with specific identification and documentation requirements for vehicle owners or representatives.

Establishes that certain vehicle preparation services (drive line disconnection/reconnection, axle removal/replacement, dolly use) are included in hourly rates and may not be billed separately; makes it unlawful for wreckers to solicit business at accident scenes; effective November 1, 2009.