Regulation - Minister
Amending Ontario Regulation 162/23 to add clean up fees into the maximum rate schedule for basic towing.
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 162/23
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act
Summary of Decision:
Ontario Regulation 162/23 amended.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
It is anticipated that there will be no direct compliance costs associated with this proposal.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
24-MTO011
Posting Date:
May 31, 2024
Summary of Proposal:
Towing stakeholders have expressed concern that tow operators have a limited ability to charge for the costs associated with clean up, and in some cases tow providers are refusing to perform highway clean up, resulting in potential delays to highway clearance.
Clean up fees are currently only allowed to be charged in relation to recovery services, under labour. This does not allow tow operators to bill for cleaning up a Basic Tow site, which is often requested by police, and is necessary for road safety.
The Ministry has committed to incorporating clean up fees into the maximum rate schedule for basic towing services, while a full review of the maximum rate schedule is underway.
Clean up fees are currently only allowed to be charged in relation to recovery services, under labour. This does not allow tow operators to bill for cleaning up a Basic Tow site, which is often requested by police, and is necessary for road safety.
The Ministry has committed to incorporating clean up fees into the maximum rate schedule for basic towing services, while a full review of the maximum rate schedule is underway.
Contact Address:
777 Bay Street, 30th Floor
Toronto ON
M7A 2J8
Toronto ON
M7A 2J8
Effective Date:
June 14, 2024
Decision:
Approved