Ontario Towing Laws: Your Rights When Your Car Is Towed (Bill 258)

Ontario's Towing Laws: What Every Driver Should Know

Ontario has some of the most consumer-friendly towing regulations in North America, thanks to Bill 258 — the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA). Here's what this means for you.

Your Right to Choose Your Tow Truck

Under Ontario law, no tow truck driver can move your vehicle without your consent. Even at an accident scene, you have the right to:

If a tow truck driver pressures you or starts hooking your vehicle before you agree, this is illegal. You can refuse and call the company of your choice.

Regulated Towing Rates

Under the TSSEA, towing and storage companies in Ontario must:

Storage Fee Caps

Before Bill 258, some unethical companies would accumulate massive storage fees before you could retrieve your vehicle. Now, storage fees are capped, and towing companies must give you reasonable access to retrieve your belongings within 24 hours.

What "Predatory Towing" Looks Like

Watch out for these red flags:

How to Protect Yourself

1. Save a tow company number in your phone before you need one — like 647-673-9755 (Pixel Towing)

2. Ask for written rates before any tow begins

3. Never sign blank forms

4. Call your insurance company — they often have preferred tow providers

Pixel Towing operates in full compliance with Ontario's TSSEA. Licensed, insured, and transparent pricing — always. Call 647-673-9755.