Regulation - LGIC
Amending Ontario Regulation 162/23 and Ontario Regulation 167/23 to enhance the transparency of towing and vehicle storage rates.
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 162/23
O. Reg. 167/23
O. Reg. 227/16
O. Reg. 608
O. Reg. 167/23
O. Reg. 227/16
O. Reg. 608
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA), Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
Summary of Proposal:
The current Maximum Rate Schedule under the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) is not well understood or accepted by some in the industry, resulting in excessive charges at the regulatory maximum. To address this issue, the ministry re-engaged with the towing and storage sectors, the insurance industry, and other stakeholders.
The proposed regulatory amendments aim to increase transparency and predictability for businesses and consumers. This will foster a fairer, more reliable environment for all stakeholders. By updating the TSSEA rate schedule, these amendments will also enable better oversight to improve consumer protection.
The amendments seek to:
• Replace the two rate categories for "towing" and "recovery" with the new framework of three billing categories with specific criteria that moves a towing service from one category to the next based on the scene.
• More rate options based on real scenarios allowing tow operators to charge their actual rates on the posted Maximum Rate Schedule.
• Require evidence of charges based on intuitive categories and triggers.
• Other regulatory amendments and compliance efforts from education to enforcement.
Please refer to the attached for more details.
The proposed regulatory amendments aim to increase transparency and predictability for businesses and consumers. This will foster a fairer, more reliable environment for all stakeholders. By updating the TSSEA rate schedule, these amendments will also enable better oversight to improve consumer protection.
The amendments seek to:
• Replace the two rate categories for "towing" and "recovery" with the new framework of three billing categories with specific criteria that moves a towing service from one category to the next based on the scene.
• More rate options based on real scenarios allowing tow operators to charge their actual rates on the posted Maximum Rate Schedule.
• Require evidence of charges based on intuitive categories and triggers.
• Other regulatory amendments and compliance efforts from education to enforcement.
Please refer to the attached for more details.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
It is anticipated that there will be no, or minimal direct compliance costs associated with this proposal as it is replacing the current requirements with the new framework.
Further Information:
High-level approach to rates amendments
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Proposed maximum rate schedule
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Sample scenarios and invoices
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Proposal Number:
25-MTO002
Posting Date:
April 28, 2025
Comments Due Date:
May 19, 2025
Contact Address:
777 Bay Street, 30th Floor
Toronto ON
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Toronto ON
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