What procedures are required for towing?
Towing is a common service in scenarios such as vehicle transportation, breakdown rescue, or violation processing. However, many car owners do not understand the procedures required for towing, resulting in delays or disputes in the process. This article will analyze in detail the process and precautions for towing procedures based on the recent hot spots on the entire network.
1. Core requirements for towing procedures
According to the regulations of the traffic management department, towing services need to provide the following basic materials:
| Procedure type | Materials required | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Car owners apply independently | 1. Original vehicle driving license 2. Copy of vehicle owner’s ID card 3. Towing power of attorney (if someone else does it) | Vehicle breakdown and accident rescue |
| Traffic department tow truck | 1. Vehicle detention order issued by the traffic police 2. Violation Notice | Illegal parking and accident liability determination |
| Insurance Towing Service | 1. Electronic certificate of policy 2. Report number | Rescue covered by insurance |
2. Reminders related to recent hot events
Complaints about "chaotic towing charges" have appeared in many places recently. Special attention should be paid to:
1. In July 2024, a car owner was charged three times because he did not ask for a tow truck qualification certificate (Trailer Assassin# on Weibo hot search)
2. New regulations from a certain local traffic police department: owners of illegally parked vehicles must be notified via text message before being towed (Tik Tok hot list)
3. Guidelines for handling procedures by scenario
| scene | Key steps | Processing time limit |
|---|---|---|
| highway rescue | 1. Dial 12122 to call the police 2. Sign a rescue agreement 3. Save charge receipts | Respond within 30 minutes |
| Insurance free towing | 1. Contact your insurance company 2. Provide GPS positioning 3. Confirm service scope | According to the terms of the policy |
| traffic accident tow truck | 1. Traffic police determine responsibility on site 2. Sign the vehicle detention form 3. Receive the vehicle release note | 3 working days after liability determination |
4. Three major traps that we must be wary of
1.Qualification Trap: Check whether the towing company has a "Road Transport Operation License"
2.fee trap: Government-designated parking lots are not allowed to charge custodial fees (recent rectifications in many places)
3.time trap: The traffic control department shall not impound a vehicle for more than 30 days.
5. Special precautions
1. New energy vehicles require special trailer equipment, and ordinary trailers may cause damage to the chassis (many recent complaints)
2. Tow trucks in other places need to apply for a temporary license, otherwise it may be deemed as illegal transportation.
3. Valuable items must be emptied in advance, and the parking lot generally does not assume responsibility for loss.
6. Latest policy trends
According to the "Motor Vehicle Parking Management Regulations" implemented in June 2024:
- Towing fees are subject to government guidance (ordinary cars ≤ 200 yuan/time)
- Mandate towing companies to purchase vehicle transportation insurance
- Establish a national towing service credit evaluation system (expected to be launched in 2025)
Mastering these procedural points can not only protect your own rights and interests, but also avoid unnecessary losses. It is recommended that car owners collect the list of key materials mentioned in this article so that they can quickly respond to emergencies.
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