PA SB779

Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to create new criminal offenses for tow truck operators and towing storage facilities that fail to maintain proper registration, display business information, or post fees and hours of operation

Prohibits tow truck operators at accident scenes from soliciting towing without being summoned by the vehicle owner, law enforcement, or authorized municipal personnel, and from requiring signatures authorizing repairs or storage exceeding 24 hours as a condition of towing

Requires operators to release vehicles during posted hours upon payment, accept cash, credit cards, and insurance company checks, provide itemized charges in writing, and allow authorized vehicle inspections

Classifies operational violations as summary offenses with fines up to $500 (first offense) or $1,000 (subsequent), while improper towing conduct and unlawful retention violations are third-degree misdemeanors with fines up to $2,500 and/or one year imprisonment

Authorizes law enforcement to impound tow trucks for third or subsequent violations of conduct and retention requirements until penalties are satisfied and compliance is demonstrated; takes effect 60 days after enactment