N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-31.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 13:45A-31.8 - Private property towing practices

(a) A private property towing company shall not provide any benefit to a person for information regarding a motor vehicle that may be towed from private property.

(b) A private property towing company shall not refuse to release to the owner or operator, a motor vehicle that has been hooked or lifted but not removed from private property.

(c) A private property towing company releasing a motor vehicle pursuant to (b) above may charge the owner or operator of the motor vehicle a decoupling fee; it shall not charge the owner or operator any other fees.

(d) The provisions of (b) above shall not apply if a tow is authorized by a law enforcement officer in the performance of the officer's duties and is appropriate to protect public safety.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-31.8

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 2154(a), effective 10/15/2018