States allow cash "kickbacks" for people who report cars for towing, watchdog group says
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Tow truck companies are slipping money under the table to people who report illegally parked cars, creating incentives for abuse, according to a report from a consumer watchdog group that is pushing states to ban the practice.
California, Texas and 14 other states have legislation that prohibit so-called "kickbacks" from towing companies, according to a report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group released Wednesday. The nonprofit is calling for the remaining 34 states — including Arizona, Louisiana and Ohio — to pass similar measures.
If more states don't pass a ban, tow companies will likely continue their "predatory towing" practices, PIRG said.
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