A driver who fell ill and was transported to the hospital by ambulance woke up to find her car had been towed and she owed approximately $1,000 in towing and storage fees before she could retrieve it, despite having done nothing wrong, according to The US Sun. The story went viral as an example of how medical emergencies can compound into financial emergencies through towing fees.
Operator takeaway
A medical emergency turned into a $1,000 tow bill — stories like this drive fee cap legislation. If your municipality's policy allows towing during medical transports, work with your police liaison to create an exception before public pressure forces one.